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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 Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what is Rie's view on the kidney situation?
2. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what is Natsu's impression of the first poet who read his work at the event?
3. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," how long does it take Natsu to pay off her student loans?
4. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what does Jun Aizawa do for a living?
5. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," why does Rie feel detached from her daughter?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," describe Natsu's struggle to research and depict the yakuza in their writing.
3. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," discuss the impact of Natsu's research on sperm donation and fertility treatment on her thoughts and emotions.
4. 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.
5. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," analyze the changes in Natsu's relationship with Naruse over time, from their deep connection as friends to their eventual breakup.
6. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," describe Natsu's experience at the reading event. How does she react to the monotonous reading and the sweltering environment?
7. 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?
8. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition," how does Natsu's perception of luck change as her career progresses?
9. 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?
10. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," discuss the motif of uncertainty and its role in driving the narrative forward.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," discuss Makiko's contemplation of breast augmentation as a means of addressing her financial struggles and the tensions in her relationship with her daughter, Midoriko.
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