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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," what is the cost of the silicone breast augmentation Makiko plans to get?
(a) 1,500,000 yen.
(b) 2,000,000 yen.
(c) 800,000 yen.
(d) 1,000,000 yen.

2. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does the old lady do when she enters the bathhouse?
(a) Rushes to the changing rooms.
(b) Asks the manager for assistance.
(c) Goes to the outdoor bath.
(d) Joins the protagonist and Makiko in the tub.

3. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what does Natsu ask Midoriko after the awkward silence?
(a) If she wants to order more food.
(b) If she wants to leave the restaurant.
(c) If the soy sauce is too much for her.
(d) If she likes Chinese food.

4. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what is Natsu's reaction after singing the song?
(a) She is surprised by her excellent performance.
(b) She feels shy and mortified.
(c) She is thrilled and excited.
(d) She thinks she did a terrible job.

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what realization does Midoriko have about her mother during their fight?
(a) Her mother should have planned her life better.
(b) Her mother's job is the reason for their financial struggles.
(c) Her mother was born with financial difficulties.
(d) Her mother is too hardworking and needs to relax.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what has been happening to Natsu's menstrual cycle recently?

2. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does Natsu notice about Makiko's appearance in the bathhouse?

3. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what is Kewpie's reputation in Shobashi?

4. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what is Midoriko's reaction upon entering Natsu's apartment?

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," how does Natsu react when Kewpie asks her to sing a song?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?" how do Natsu's past memories with Makiko and her dreams of becoming a writer intersect with her responsibilities towards her niece?

4. 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?

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," how does the Chinese restaurant in the story symbolize a sense of community and inclusivity in Shobashi?

6. 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?

7. 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.

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 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?," how does Natsu and her sister manage to survive after their mother's death, and what do they do to support themselves financially during their teenage years?

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