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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why does Makiko refuse Natsu's suggestion of applying for welfare assistance?
(a) She does not want to accept help from the government.
(b) She believes it will be a burden on society.
(c) She thinks it will be a sign of failure and shame.
(d) She believes she can find a better job on her own.

2. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how does Makiko describe the clinic she has chosen for breast augmentation?
(a) Warm and welcoming.
(b) Luxurious and exclusive.
(c) Professional and experienced.
(d) Simple and budget-friendly.

3. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," why does Natsu feel a pressure in their chest while watching the ferris wheel?
(a) She is worried about the couple on the ferris wheel.
(b) She is afraid of heights.
(c) She is anxious about getting on the ride.
(d) The slow movement of the wheel makes her uneasy.

4. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what communication method does Midoriko use to talk to her mother after they stop speaking?
(a) She communicates using pen and paper.
(b) She communicates through sign language.
(c) She sends her mother voice messages.
(d) She writes letters to her mother.

5. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what is Midoriko's reaction upon entering Natsu's apartment?
(a) She feels uncomfortable and wanted to leave.
(b) She immediately takes a seat on the beanbag chair.
(c) She admires the bookshelves and reads the spines of books.
(d) She asks if she can take a shower.

6. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how often does Makiko call Natsu after their initial conversation about breast augmentation surgery?
(a) Every morning.
(b) Three nights a week.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Once a month.

7. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what do the lights in the distance remind Natsu of?
(a) Fireworks.
(b) The port town they used to live in.
(c) The city lights at night.
(d) The grape-picking trip they missed as a child.

8. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why is Natsu uneasy when Makiko calls her in the middle of the night?
(a) Natsu is afraid Makiko would ask for money.
(b) Natsu is worried about their friendship.
(c) Natsu does not like talking on the phone at night.
(d) Makiko rarely called late at night, so it was unexpected.

9. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what does Natsu ask Midoriko after the awkward silence?
(a) If the soy sauce is too much for her.
(b) If she wants to order more food.
(c) If she likes Chinese food.
(d) If she wants to leave the restaurant.

10. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what does Makiko do when she gets home from work?
(a) Takes a nap until morning.
(b) Kisses her daughter while she sleeps.
(c) Watches TV.
(d) Takes a shower.

11. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does Makiko react to Natsu's rent situation?
(a) She suggests finding a cheaper place to live.
(b) She is sympathetic and offers to help.
(c) She finds it amusing and laughs.
(d) She offers advice on how to deal with the landlord.

12. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what does Natsu learn about Makiko's financial situation?
(a) Makiko's daughter's school expenses will be a financial burden.
(b) Makiko is saving up for a vacation.
(c) Makiko recently got a raise at work.
(d) Makiko's rent is significantly higher than Natsu's.

13. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what is the girl's age on the train that gets Natsu thinking about poverty?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 8.

14. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what is Makiko's preferred option for breast augmentation surgery?
(a) Silicone implants.
(b) Fat injections from her own body.
(c) Saline implants.
(d) Hyaluronic acid injection.

15. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what is the unfortunate truth about Nozomi and An's ages?
(a) They are in their thirties, pretending to be teenagers.
(b) They are much younger than they claim, only in middle school.
(c) They are both in their twenties, pretending to be younger.
(d) They are older than they claim, lying to get the job.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does Natsu think of Makiko's nipples?

2. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does Natsu want more than anything?

3. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what does Makiko and Natsu do to support themselves after their mother and grandmother passes away?

4. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does the old lady do when she enters the bathhouse?

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what realization does Midoriko have about her mother during their fight?

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