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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 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Natsu do at the end of the passage?
(a) She goes to visit Midoriko and Makiko in Tokyo.
(b) She goes to sleep in her bed.
(c) She looks at herself in the mirror and contemplates her body.
(d) She takes a shower.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what does Jun Aizawa do for a living?
(a) Social media manager.
(b) Professor.
(c) Novelist.
(d) Physician.

3. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what type of event does Natsu attend on the twenty-ninth?
(a) A talk by Jun Aizawa.
(b) A book signing.
(c) A seminar on reproductive ethics.
(d) A symposium on artificial insemination.

4. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," why does the woman hesitate to tell Sengawa about the idea of getting pregnant from donated sperm?
(a) She fears that Sengawa will think it is crazy.
(b) She wants to keep the idea to herself for now.
(c) She is embarrassed to discuss such a personal topic.
(d) She does not want Sengawa's opinion on the matter.

5. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," how many seats are available in the room for the event?
(a) 60 seats.
(b) 10 seats.
(c) 15 seats.
(d) 50 seats.

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

7. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what is the plan for the event?
(a) To share thoughts during the first half and have Jun Aizawa speak in the second half.
(b) To have Jun Aizawa speak throughout the entire event.
(c) To listen to Jun Aizawa's story only.
(d) To have an open discussion from the beginning.

8. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Midoriko do with the eggs at the beginning of the passage?
(a) She throws them out the window.
(b) She breakse them over her own head, crying and making her hair frothy with egg.
(c) She scrambles them for breakfast.
(d) She throws them at her mother, Makiko.

9. 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 sell the dresses to help cover the funeral expenses.
(b) They place the dresses in their caskets during the funerals.
(c) They decide to keep them as a memory of their loved ones.
(d) They donate the dresses to charity.

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

11. 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 traveling to museums on an island vacation.
(d) She is pregnant with her boyfriend's child.

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

13. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," how does Natsu try to reach Makiko?
(a) By leaving her a note on the tea table.
(b) By sending her a text message.
(c) By calling her repeatedly but getting no response.
(d) By contacting the police to locate her.

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

15. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," who does Natsu use to visit the bathhouse with?
(a) No one, Natsu goes alone.
(b) Only Komi.
(c) Mom and Dad.
(d) Komi and Makiko.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," how does Natsu feel about approaching Jun Aizawa?

2. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," why is Midoriko crying?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what is the main topic of the conversation between Natsuko and Rie?

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

5. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," why does Rie feel detached from her daughter?

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