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

2. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," how does Natsu feel about approaching Jun Aizawa?
(a) Fearful of his reaction and hesitant to speak with him.
(b) Anxious and unsure about whether she should say anything.
(c) Confident and eager to ask questions.
(d) Nervous but determined to make a good impression.

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

4. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," what is the woman's reason for seeking a sperm donor?
(a) She wants to have a child on her own.
(b) She is struggling with infertility.
(c) She wants to start a sperm bank.
(d) She wants to help out a man in need.

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

6. 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.

7. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," why does the woman in the special mention that she is glad she went through with having a child on her own?
(a) She wants to prove her independence to society.
(b) She feels a strong connection and happiness with her child.
(c) She wants to inspire other women to do the same.
(d) She wants to challenge societal norms about motherhood.

8. 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 be a guardian angel for Natsu.
(c) Komi promises to communicate with Natsu in various forms after death.
(d) Komi promises to stay with her forever and never leave.

9. 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?
(a) She wants to avoid the administrative oversight of hospitals.
(b) Hospitals do not provide sperm to single women.
(c) The sperm from volunteer donors has a higher success rate.
(d) She finds the sperm bank website to be more organized.

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

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 lack of video interviews and footage of yakuza bosses.
(b) The intricacies of their code of ethics and ranks.
(c) The difficulty of researching information about protection money.
(d) The portrayal of revenge killings and weapons trafficking.

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

13. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what organization is Aizawa a member of in the chapter?
(a) Children of Donors.
(b) Children of Writers.
(c) Children of Artists.
(d) Children of Immigrants.

14. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what does Natsu learn about the male novelist during the party?
(a) He is friendly and liked by everyone at the party.
(b) He has a reputation for being arrogant and boastful.
(c) He is humble about his achievements and fame.
(d) He is shy and reserved in social situations.

15. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," how does Natsu feel when thinking about her past relationship with Naruse?
(a) Frustrated and angry about the way things ended.
(b) Grateful for the memories but relieved they are no longer together.
(c) Regretful and wishing she had tried harder to make things work.
(d) Nostalgic and yearning for the good times they had together.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. 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?

5. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," how does Natsu spend her evening after seeing the news report on sperm donation?

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