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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 Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what is the plan for the event?
(a) To listen to Jun Aizawa's story only.
(b) To have Jun Aizawa speak throughout the entire event.
(c) To share thoughts during the first half and have Jun Aizawa speak in the second half.
(d) To have an open discussion from the beginning.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," why does the woman hesitate to tell Sengawa about the idea of getting pregnant from donated sperm?
(a) She wants to keep the idea to herself for now.
(b) She is embarrassed to discuss such a personal topic.
(c) She does not want Sengawa's opinion on the matter.
(d) She fears that Sengawa will think it is crazy.

3. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," why does Rie feel detached from her daughter?
(a) She has a strained relationship with her husband.
(b) She dislikes being a mother.
(c) She experienced postpartum depression.
(d) She believes her daughter will eventually hate her.

4. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what organization is Aizawa a member of in the chapter?
(a) Children of Immigrants.
(b) Children of Donors.
(c) Children of Writers.
(d) Children of Artists.

5. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," why does the woman choose to use sperm from a volunteer donor rather than a hospital?
(a) Hospitals do not provide sperm to single women.
(b) She wants to avoid the administrative oversight of hospitals.
(c) She finds the sperm bank website to be more organized.
(d) The sperm from volunteer donors has a higher success rate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what makes Natsu feel depressed and disheartened after her first book?

2. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", why does Natsu move to Tokyo?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," how long does it take Natsu to pay off her student loans?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," how does Natsu describe the second reader, the novelist?

5. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," where is the reading event held?

Short Essay Questions

1. Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," how does Sengawa respond to Natsu's remarks about feeling overheated during the event? How do they end up at the afterparty?

2. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," how does Natsu's increasing worry and anxiety over Makiko's absence contribute to the tension and mood in the story?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," analyze Natsu's experience with the winter sunlight and its symbolic significance in the novel. How does the sunlight influence her emotional state and reflect her internal journey throughout the story?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," explore Natsu's internal struggle with her sexuality and the societal expectations of fulfilling her partner's desires.

5. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," how does Natsu's focus on writing and research influence her ability to maintain a connection with Sengawa?

6. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," how does the setting of Tokyo contribute to the sense of isolation and disconnection Natsu feels?

7. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," discuss the impact of Natsu's research on sperm donation and fertility treatment on her thoughts and emotions.

8. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what internal conflict does Natsu face regarding the idea of donor conception?

9. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," describe Natsu's recollections of past Christmases while working at the bar. How do these memories contrast with her current feelings and experiences during the Christmas season?

10. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," describe Natsu's experience at the reading event. How does she react to the monotonous reading and the sweltering environment?

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