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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 9, "All The Little Flowers," what happens between Natsu and Naruse three years after coming to Tokyo?
(a) They break up due to Naruse's infidelity.
(b) They have a major argument about the government's response to the disaster.
(c) They get married and have a baby together.
(d) They drift apart and loose contact with each other.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what is the main message of Ryoko Sengawa's advice to Natsu?
(a) Sales and celebrity endorsements are the keys to a successful book.
(b) Natsu needs to focus on promoting her work to TV personalities.
(c) Real readers who appreciate unique voices are more important than sales or celebrity endorsements.
(d) Natsu needs to change her writing style to attract more readers.

3. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what does Jun Aizawa do for a living?
(a) Novelist.
(b) Social media manager.
(c) Physician.
(d) Professor.

4. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what is the color of the webpage with the timetable for breast implants?
(a) Pink.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

5. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," why does Natsu sneak out of the reading early?
(a) She wants to avoid the confrontation that occurred later at the party.
(b) She has another appointment to attend.
(c) She feels too hot and uncomfortable in the crowded space.
(d) She is disappointed with the quality of the readings.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what does Natsu learn about the male novelist during the party?

2. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Natsu do at the end of the passage?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what has changed in the bathhouse according to Natsu?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what is Rika working on during the holidays and at the time of the conversation with Natsu?

5. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what is Rie's view on the kidney situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition," examine Ryoko Sengawa's role in the protagonist's life and writing career. How does Sengawa's advice and encouragement impact Natsu's creative process and perspective on literature?

2. Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," how does Rika Yusa challenge the novelist's claims and behavior? What does this confrontation reveal about the dynamics among writers in the literary community?

3. 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?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," analyze the protagonist's decision to attend the symposium and their encounter with Jun Aizawa. how does the interaction with Aizawa contribute to Natsu's internal conflict about donor conception, and how does it affect her emotional state?

5. 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?

6. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition," how does Natsu's perception of luck change as her career progresses?

7. 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.

8. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition," discuss Natsu's initial struggle with writing and how the success of her book marks a turning point in her career.

9. Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," discuss the atmosphere and interactions at the afterparty. How do the attendees behave, and how does the male novelist's conversation draw both support and criticism?

10. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition," explore the significance of Natsu's name, Natsuko Natsume, in the context of her identity and artistic journey. Analyze how her name reflects her connection to her mother's family and its impact on her writing and sense of self.

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