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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?", how do Ryoko Sengawa help Natsu with her writing career?

2. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what makes Natsu feel depressed and disheartened after her first book?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," who is Rika Yusa, and what is her role in the story?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," how does Natsu spend her evening after seeing the news report on sperm donation?

5. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," how many New Year's greetings did Natsu receive in 2017?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," describe Natsu's struggle to research and depict the yakuza in their writing.

2. 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.

3. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," explore Natsu's internal struggle with her sexuality and the societal expectations of fulfilling her partner's desires.

4. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition," how does Natsu's perception of luck change as her career progresses?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 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?

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

9. 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.

10. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what internal conflict does Natsu face regarding the idea of donor conception?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Book Two: Chapter 16, "Burning Up," how does Natsu's grief and emotional turmoil in the passage reflect the complexities of human relationships, loss, and the struggle to truly understand and connect with others?

Essay Topic 2

In Book Two: Chapter 17, "Not Letting Go," analyze the significance of revisiting Natsu's childhood neighborhood with Aizawa in the context of their relationship and the theme of nostalgia.

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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