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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what is Natsu's initial reaction when she recognizes the tomboy from her past?
2. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," how does Natsu feel about her menstrual cycle?
3. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what does Midoriko leave for Natsu in her diary?
4. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what does Natsu want more than anything?
5. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what does Makiko and Natsu do to support themselves after their mother and grandmother passes away?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what unusual communication method has emerged between Makiko and her daughter, Midoriko? How long has this been going on, and what are Makiko's thoughts and feelings about it?
2. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how does Natsu describe her current life in Tokyo? What aspects of her life and career contribute to her feelings of stagnation and isolation?
3. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how does Natsu gauge someone's past poverty based on the number of windows they had in their childhood home? What is the significance of this observation?
4. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?" how does Natsu's perception of her own body differ from her sister Makiko's preoccupation with physical appearance and beauty enhancements?
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. 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.
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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Book Two: Chapter 16, "Burning Up," discuss the complexity of human relationships in the context of Natsu's experience with the loss of Sengawa.
Essay Topic 2
In Book Two: Chapter 15, "Take It or Leave it," analyze the protagonist's traumatic encounter in Shibuya with Onda, the man from the internet.
Essay Topic 3
In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I'm So Happy Cause Today...," explore the impact of author readings on audience perception and the overall literary experience. Analyze the provided excerpt where Natsu attends a reading event featuring two authors, a poet and a novelist.
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