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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," how does Natsu try to reach Makiko?
(a) By contacting the police to locate her.
(b) By leaving her a note on the tea table.
(c) By calling her repeatedly but getting no response.
(d) By sending her a text message.

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

3. 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 frustrated and scared about her future and wants to help her family.
(c) She is upset that her mother has to work and cannot spend more time with her.
(d) She is angry at her mother for not telling her the truth.

4. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what is Rie's view on the kidney situation?
(a) She will gladly do it to save a life.
(b) She will prefer to give the kidney to a stranger.
(c) She will not consider giving her kidney to her husband.
(d) She will only do it if there are no other options.

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

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

7. 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?
(a) They are wearing winter clothing even though it is still autumn.
(b) They are laughing and chatting loudly, distracting others.
(c) They seem disinterested in the readings and look bored.
(d) They are completely engrossed in the readings and do not blink.

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

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

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

11. 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) Language barriers and difficulties in communication.
(b) Societal judgments and pressure from family and friends.
(c) Financial constraints and inability to afford the procedure.
(d) Limited availability of sperm donation sites in her area.

12. 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 makes herself a late dinner and watched TV.
(b) She goes out for a walk to clear her mind.
(c) She calls Midoriko to discuss the TV report.
(d) She spends hours researching about sperm donation online.

13. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what makes Natsu feel depressed and disheartened after her first book?
(a) The book receives negative reviews from critics.
(b) The book did not find any real readers.
(c) Natsu's editor criticizes her writing harshly.
(d) The book is not well-received by TV personalities.

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

15. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," how does Natsu describe the second reader, the novelist?
(a) His reading voice is monotonous, making it difficult to understand.
(b) He has a strong stage presence and theatrical style.
(c) He reads his work with enthusiasm and passion.
(d) He is an expert at captivating the audience with his storytelling.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what is the main message of Ryoko Sengawa's advice to Natsu?

2. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," why does Rie plan to move to Wakayama?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what makes Natsu feel like she could not join the club of people with kids?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", how do Ryoko Sengawa help Natsu with her writing career?

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

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