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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 9, "All The Little Flowers," how does Natsu spend her evening after seeing the news report on sperm donation?
(a) She calls Midoriko to discuss the TV report.
(b) She spends hours researching about sperm donation online.
(c) She makes herself a late dinner and watched TV.
(d) She goes out for a walk to clear her mind.

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

3. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," what concern does the woman express about using a sperm donor from the internet?
(a) The cost of overnighting the sperm from a distant donor.
(b) The potential lack of genetic information about the donor.
(c) The possibility of meeting a donor at a cafe.
(d) The risk of infectious diseases from self-injection.

4. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", how do Ryoko Sengawa help Natsu with her writing career?
(a) She introduces Natsu to TV personalities and celebrities.
(b) She edits the book.
(c) She provides feedback and encourages Natsu to find her unique voice.
(d) She promotes Natsu's book on her social media.

5. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", how does Natsu's first book initially perform in terms of sales?
(a) It sells over 60,000 copies and becomes a hit.
(b) It has a small first print run of under 3,000 copies.
(c) It attracts the attention of celebrities and models.
(d) It receives positive reviews from TV personalities.

6. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", how does Yoshikawa feel about the surgery?
(a) She will need more information before making a decision.
(b) She will not consider giving her kidney to her husband.
(c) She will do it without hesitation for her family's sake.
(d) She will do it only if it is the last resort.

7. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what challenges does Natsu face in her consideration of visiting a sperm bank for donation?
(a) Limited availability of sperm donation sites in her area.
(b) Financial constraints and inability to afford the procedure.
(c) Societal judgments and pressure from family and friends.
(d) Language barriers and difficulties in communication.

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

9. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what is Natsu doing at the beginning of the chapter?
(a) Writing a series of essays.
(b) Reflecting on her past relationship.
(c) Relaxing on an island vacation.
(d) Working on her novel.

10. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," who is Rika Yusa, and what is her role in the story?
(a) She is an editor who criticized the male novelist's behavior.
(b) She is Natsu's friend and party companion.
(c) She is a famous novelist who reads at the event.
(d) She is a literary star and author known for her unconventional style.

11. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," what is the author's main challenge in writing about the yakuza in the novel?
(a) The difficulty of researching information about protection money.
(b) The intricacies of their code of ethics and ranks.
(c) The lack of video interviews and footage of yakuza bosses.
(d) The portrayal of revenge killings and weapons trafficking.

12. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," why does Rie plan to move to Wakayama?
(a) To be closer to her daughter.
(b) To start a new job.
(c) To take care of her husband's family business.
(d) To escape depression.

13. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," why is Midoriko crying?
(a) She wants to get attention from her mother.
(b) She is upset that her mother has to work and cannot spend more time with her.
(c) She is angry at her mother for not telling her the truth.
(d) She is frustrated and scared about her future and wants to help her family.

14. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what do Natsu and Naruse talk about during their phone call after the earthquake?
(a) Protests and petitions in response to the disaster.
(b) Natsu's novel and its success.
(c) Fukushima and the nuclear disaster.
(d) The government and the energy industry's incompetence.

15. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," where is the reading event held?
(a) Fourth floor of a large building near Jiyugaoka Station.
(b) Second floor of a compact building near Jiyugaoka Station.
(c) Third floor of a compact building near Jiyugaoka Station.
(d) First floor of a small building near Jiyugaoka Station.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what promise does Komi make to Natsu in the dream?

2. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," why does the woman choose to use sperm from a volunteer donor rather than a hospital?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," how long does it take Natsu to pay off her student loans?

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

5. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," how does Natsu try to reach Makiko?

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