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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 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what does Natsu find peculiar about the women in the audience during the reading?
(a) They are wearing winter clothing even though it is still autumn.
(b) They are laughing and chatting loudly, distracting others.
(c) They seem disinterested in the readings and look bored.
(d) They are completely engrossed in the readings and do not blink.

2. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Natsu offer to Midoriko and Makiko?
(a) To buy them soy milk.
(b) To buy them ice cream.
(c) To lend them money.
(d) To take them on a trip to Tokyo.

3. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," how does Natsu feel about sexuality and having a child at the end of the chapter?
(a) She has unresolved feelings about sex and is contemplating alternative ways to have a child.
(b) She regrets not having a child with Naruse and wishes they had tried harder.
(c) She is eager to start a family and is considering various options.
(d) She is content with her current life and has no desire to have children.

4. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Natsu do at the end of the passage?
(a) She takes a shower.
(b) She goes to visit Midoriko and Makiko in Tokyo.
(c) She looks at herself in the mirror and contemplates her body.
(d) She goes to sleep in her bed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," how many seats are available in the room for the event?

2. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," why does Rie feel detached from her daughter?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what type of event does Natsu attend on the twenty-ninth?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", Natsu and her friends discuss a hypothetical situation involving a life-saving decision. What is the situation?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," discuss the motif of uncertainty and its role in driving the narrative forward.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," describe Natsu's conversation with Aizawa after the event. What do they discuss, and what information does Natsu receive from Aizawa?

3. 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?

4. 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?

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 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?

7. 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?

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. 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?

10. 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?

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