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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 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why does Natsu mention the hyaluronic acid option to Makiko?
(a) It has the best long-term results.
(b) It does nots require surgery or cutting.
(c) It is popular among models and celebrities.
(d) It is cheaper than silicone implants.

2. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what does Makiko do when she gets home from work?
(a) Takes a nap until morning.
(b) Watches TV.
(c) Kisses her daughter while she sleeps.
(d) Takes a shower.

3. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why does Makiko decide against fat injections for breast augmentation?
(a) It requires a lengthy and painful recovery.
(b) It often results in unnatural-looking breasts.
(c) She does not have enough fat to use for the procedure.
(d) It is too expensive for her budget.

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

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 is worried about their friendship.
(b) Makiko rarely called late at night, so it was unexpected.
(c) Natsu is afraid Makiko would ask for money.
(d) Natsu does not like talking on the phone at night.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how does the owner of the bar where Makiko works show her affection for Chanel?

2. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," why does Midoriko want Natsu to ride the ferris wheel?

3. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," where is Natsu's favorite Chinese restaurant located?

4. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what is the cost of the silicone breast augmentation Makiko plans to get?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?" how does Natsu's relationship with her sister Makiko and her niece Midoriko influence her perspective on life and her own dreams?

5. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how does Natsu feel about the concept of menstruation and the idea of becoming a woman with reproductive capabilities?

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place In The World," what is the significance of Natsu's irregular menstrual cycle, and how does it reflect her changing perspective on life and time passing by?

9. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does Natsu's contemplation of the books on her bookshelf reflect her evolving perspective on literature and the canonical works she once revered?

10. 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?

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