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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," what does Midoriko write in her notebook at the end of the passage?
(a) Thinking about the past.
(b) Remembering the ferris wheel.
(c) Feeling nostalgic.
(d) Because of the color.

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

3. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," why does Natsu think the landlord's representative is shaking them down?
(a) They believe the woman is overly aggressive.
(b) They feel the landlord's tactics are inappropriate.
(c) They assume she is trying to take advantage of them.
(d) They think the landlord has a personal vendetta.

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 feel beautiful and happy.
(c) To impress her partner.
(d) To fit societal beauty standards.

5. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what is Natsu's initial reaction when she recognizes the tomboy from her past?
(a) She wonders if the tomboy has undergone a gender transition.
(b) She feels nostalgic and wants to reconnect with her.
(c) She becomes angry and confronts the tomboy immediately.
(d) She ignores the tomboy and tries to avoid eye contact.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does Makiko react to Natsu's rent situation?

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?," what is the girl's age on the train that gets Natsu thinking about poverty?

4. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what does Midoriko decide about having children in the future?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 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?

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 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?

10. 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?

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