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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 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what is Makiko's main topic of discussion during her late-night calls with Natsu?
2. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what leads to Suzuka's abrupt departure from the bar?
3. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what do the new girls, Nozomi and An, claim they have in common?
4. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what is Natsu's concern about Makiko working nights at the bar?
5. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how does Makiko describe the clinic she has chosen for breast augmentation?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," describe the atmosphere and setting of the Chinese restaurant where the characters are dining. How does the environment reflect the restaurant's reputation?
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. 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?
10. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does the conversation between Makiko and Natsu about Kewpie, the local legend in Shobashi, highlight the complexities of human behavior and the ambiguous moral dilemmas faced by individuals in difficult situations?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," explore the symbolic meaning of Christmas in the context of the story and its connection to Natsu's experiences.
Essay Topic 2
In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where's Your Ambition," discuss how Natsu's encounter with Ryoko Sengawa, the editor from a big publisher, influences her perspective on writing and her approach to her work.
Essay Topic 3
In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place In The World," discuss how the author uses the metaphor of the map of Japan and the speech bubble to explore Natsu's feelings about her own fertility and the passing of time.
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