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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," why does Natsu feel a strange feeling when she sees photos of Naruse's newborn baby?
(a) She is envious of Naruse's happy family life.
(b) She realizes she could have been the one to have the baby with Naruse.
(c) She is shocked by how much the baby looked like Naruse.
(d) She feels guilty about not being there for Naruse during the pregnancy.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what do the men in the smoking area do with the cigarette butts?
(a) Smokes them again.
(b) Throws them away in the trash.
(c) Puts them in their pockets.
(d) Puts them in plastic bags after squeezing out the moisture.

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

4. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what is the name of the clinic Makiko goes to?
(a) It is called Ginza Clinic.
(b) It is a popular clinic but the name is not mentioned.
(c) It is a black and gold clinic with a cheesy luxury hotel decor.
(d) Natsu cannot remember the name.

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

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

7. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Natsu dream about while sleeping in the beanbag?
(a) Going to the beach with her mother.
(b) Riding on a ferris wheel with her father.
(c) Having a picnic with her sister.
(d) Being on a train with her father.

8. 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 possibility of meeting a donor at a cafe.
(c) The risk of infectious diseases from self-injection.
(d) The potential lack of genetic information about the donor.

9. 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 new series for a newspaper.
(b) A book that had already been published.
(c) Galleys for a novel coming out in spring.
(d) A blog about infertility.

10. 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) Rice and vegetables.
(c) Books and magazines.
(d) Fireworks.

11. 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 provide non-anonymous sperm for single women.
(b) They offer lower prices compared to other sperm banks.
(c) They have a large number of available donors from Japan.
(d) They allow children to find out their father's identity in the future.

12. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what does Rie's mother prioritize over her and her sister?
(a) Her own happiness.
(b) Her daughters.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her career.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what is the color of the webpage with the timetable for breast implants?

2. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what does Natsu find peculiar about the women in the audience during the reading?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what has changed in the bathhouse according to Natsu?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," who does Natsu use to visit the bathhouse with?

5. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what is Natsu doing at the beginning of the chapter?

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