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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," what differentiated the Danish sperm bank Velkommen from other options the woman considers?
(a) They allow children to find out their father's identity in the future.
(b) They provide non-anonymous sperm for single women.
(c) They have a large number of available donors from Japan.
(d) They offer lower prices compared to other sperm banks.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," why does Rie feel detached from her daughter?
(a) She dislikes being a mother.
(b) She has a strained relationship with her husband.
(c) She experienced postpartum depression.
(d) She believes her daughter will eventually hate her.

3. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what is the color of the webpage with the timetable for breast implants?
(a) Pink.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Green.

4. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what do Natsu and Midoriko buy at the store?
(a) Candy and ice cream.
(b) Fireworks.
(c) Books and magazines.
(d) Rice and vegetables.

5. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Natsu find in Midoriko's backpack?
(a) A letter.
(b) Money.
(c) Fireworks.
(d) A journal with drawings and writings.

6. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what does Natsu regret doing during the event?
(a) Leaving her tote bag unattended.
(b) Speaking out angrily during the discussion.
(c) Not arriving earlier to get a better seat.
(d) Not asking more questions to the speakers.

7. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what promise does Komi make to Natsu in the dream?
(a) Komi promises to be a guardian angel for Natsu.
(b) Komi promises to visit her as a ghost after death.
(c) Komi promises to communicate with Natsu in various forms after death.
(d) Komi promises to stay with her forever and never leave.

8. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what does Natsu do after her editor's harsh criticism?
(a) She seeks advice from other editors and writers.
(b) She screams in frustration and decides to forget about the editor's comments.
(c) She ignores the criticism and continued writing as before.
(d) She gives up writing and pursues a different career.

9. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Natsu offer to Midoriko and Makiko?
(a) To buy them soy milk.
(b) To take them on a trip to Tokyo.
(c) To lend them money.
(d) To buy them ice cream.

10. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," what kind of books does the famous author write?
(a) Fantasy books for children and young adults.
(b) Mystery novels with intricate plots.
(c) Non-fiction works on historical events.
(d) Self-help books on personal development.

11. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what is the main topic of the conversation between Natsuko and Rie?
(a) Cooking recipes.
(b) Social media and online communities.
(c) The earthquake in Sendai.
(d) Sake and alcoholic beverages.

12. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what is Midoriko's current situation?
(a) She is studying to become a doctor.
(b) She is enjoying a happy relationship with Haruyama.
(c) She is pregnant with her boyfriend's child.
(d) She is traveling to museums on an island vacation.

13. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what happens between Natsu and Naruse three years after coming to Tokyo?
(a) They drift apart and loose contact with each other.
(b) They get married and have a baby together.
(c) They break up due to Naruse's infidelity.
(d) They have a major argument about the government's response to the disaster.

14. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what do Natsu and her family do with the floral dresses when her mother and sister died?
(a) They place the dresses in their caskets during the funerals.
(b) They donate the dresses to charity.
(c) They decide to keep them as a memory of their loved ones.
(d) They sell the dresses to help cover the funeral expenses.

15. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what is Rika working on during the holidays and at the time of the conversation with Natsu?
(a) A blog about infertility.
(b) A new series for a newspaper.
(c) Galleys for a novel coming out in spring.
(d) A book that had already been published.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what do Natsu and Naruse talk about during their phone call after the earthquake?

2. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what makes Natsu feel depressed and disheartened after her first book?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what does Sengawa want to discuss with Natsu during their dinner meetup?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what is Natsu's impression of the first poet who read his work at the event?

5. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," how does Natsu feel about sexuality and having a child at the end of the chapter?

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