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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," how does Makiko describe the clinic she has chosen for breast augmentation?
2. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," what distinguishes Kewpie's appearances at different bars?
3. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what is the cost of the silicone breast augmentation Makiko plans to get?
4. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what motivates Natsu's desire to be pretty?
5. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what is Midoriko's reaction upon entering Natsu's apartment?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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.
3. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place In The World," how does the act of cleaning the blood-stained sheets and the exchange with Midoriko in the bathroom underscore the mother-daughter dynamic in the story?
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. 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?
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 6, "The Safest Place In The World," what is the significance of Natsu's irregular menstrual cycle, and how does it reflect her changing perspective on life and time passing by?
10. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," how does the Chinese restaurant in the story symbolize a sense of community and inclusivity in Shobashi?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," analyze Midoriko's conflicting emotions, her journal entry, and her observations during the meal with her mother, highlighting how her perception of her mother's life and sacrifices influences her own decisions and aspirations for the future.
Essay Topic 2
In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," Natsu and Midoriko have an intriguing encounter with a dictionary that leads to unexpected discussions and later, an unsettling event with Makiko. Analyze the role of the dictionary in this scene and its impact on Natsu and Midoriko's conversation.
Essay Topic 3
In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," explore the ethical implications of assisted reproduction, specifically focusing on the secrecy and anonymity surrounding sperm donation in Japan. Address the challenges faced by children born through donor sperm who later discover the truth about their biological parentage.
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