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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," why does Natsu feel a pressure in their chest while watching the ferris wheel?
(a) The slow movement of the wheel makes her uneasy.
(b) She is worried about the couple on the ferris wheel.
(c) She is anxious about getting on the ride.
(d) She is afraid of heights.

2. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what happens to Nozomi that result in the police getting involved?
(a) She gets into a fight with another customer at the bar.
(b) She tries to set the bar on fire in a fit of anger.
(c) She attempts to rob the bar and gets caught.
(d) She is attacked and severely beaten by a customer.

3. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does Midoriko react when they learn Nozomi's true age?
(a) They were angry at Nozomi for lying about her age.
(b) They were sympathetic and tried to visit Nozomi in the hospital.
(c) They were shocked and couldn't believe they had been deceived.
(d) They felt guilty for not noticing the signs of their young age.

4. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," where is Natsu's favorite Chinese restaurant located?
(a) In a different city from Shobashi.
(b) On the south side, close to her apartment.
(c) Near the mental hospital on the north side.
(d) Ten minutes from her apartment.

5. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why is Natsu uneasy when Makiko calls her in the middle of the night?
(a) Natsu does not like talking on the phone at night.
(b) Natsu is afraid Makiko would ask for money.
(c) Makiko rarely called late at night, so it was unexpected.
(d) Natsu is worried about their friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what do Natsu and Midoriko order for lunch at the amusement park?

2. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," how does Natsu and Midoriko decide which ride to go on next?

3. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what motivates Natsu's desire to be pretty?

4. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what is Natsu's reaction after singing the song?

5. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what do the new girls, Nozomi and An, claim they have in common?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place In The World," in Midoriko's journal entry, she contemplates the process of fertilization and the development of eggs. How does this reflection reveal her anxieties and concerns about womanhood, and what does it imply about societal expectations?

2. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?" who is Yamagu, and what memories does Natsu associate with her?

3. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how does Natsu describe her current life in Tokyo? What aspects of her life and career contribute to her feelings of stagnation and isolation?

4. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how does Natsu feel about Makiko's decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery?

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," who is Kewpie, and what role does he play in the community of Shobashi? Describe his appearance, personality, and the unusual way he makes a living.

6. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?" how does Natsu's perception of her own body differ from her sister Makiko's preoccupation with physical appearance and beauty enhancements?

7. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how has Makiko's behavior changed regarding her decision to undergo breast augmentation, and what does Natsu notice about their late-night conversations?

8. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place In The World," how does the act of cleaning the blood-stained sheets and the exchange with Midoriko in the bathroom underscore the mother-daughter dynamic in the story?

9. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does the conversation between Makiko and Natsu about Kewpie, the local legend in Shobashi, highlight the complexities of human behavior and the ambiguous moral dilemmas faced by individuals in difficult situations?

10. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what unusual communication method has emerged between Makiko and her daughter, Midoriko? How long has this been going on, and what are Makiko's thoughts and feelings about it?

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