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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 1, "Are You Poor?," what is the girl's age on the train that gets Natsu thinking about poverty?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

2. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what do the new girls, Nozomi and An, claim they have in common?
(a) They both have family in Kyushu.
(b) They attended the same high school.
(c) They are friends from the same trade school.
(d) They are both pursuing careers as hairdressers.

3. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", how does Natsu describe the tomboy's body?
(a) Completely feminine.
(b) Ambiguous, neither masculine nor feminine.
(c) Effeminate with masculine traits.
(d) Masculine with feminine qualities.

4. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does Natsu want more than anything?
(a) To gain more self-confidence.
(b) To fit societal beauty standards.
(c) To impress her partner.
(d) To feel beautiful and happy.

5. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how does the owner of the bar where Makiko works show her affection for Chanel?
(a) She displays a collection of Chanel scarves and jewelry.
(b) She adornes the bar with posters featuring Chanel products.
(c) She wears counterfeit Chanel accessories and clothes.
(d) She names the bar Chanel after the famous brand.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what happens when Natsu tries to call Makiko when she is late?

2. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what worries the Natsu about the girl on the train who seems poor?

3. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," why does Natsu feel like she is the only one who does not know the rules at Tokyo Station?

4. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what is Natsu's current rent situation with the landlord?

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what does Natsu ask Midoriko after the awkward silence?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how does Natsu gauge someone's past poverty based on the number of windows they had in their childhood home? What is the significance of this observation?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place In The World," how does the amusement park setting serve as a contrast to Natsu's inner turmoil and emotional state?

7. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," how does Natsu's memory of the Chinese restaurant and Kewpie reflect their personal experiences and the changing dynamics of the community?

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

9. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does the conversation between Makiko and Natsu about the man whose ex-wife returns after 20 years reflect the theme of societal expectations?

10. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how does Natsu feel about Makiko's decision to consider welfare as a potential financial support option, and why does Makiko hesitate to consider it?

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