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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 10, "Choose From The Following Options," why does the woman choose to use sperm from a volunteer donor rather than a hospital?

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 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", how does Yoshikawa feel about the surgery?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", how do Ryoko Sengawa help Natsu with her writing career?

5. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Natsu offer to Midoriko and Makiko?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition," examine Ryoko Sengawa's role in the protagonist's life and writing career. How does Sengawa's advice and encouragement impact Natsu's creative process and perspective on literature?

3. 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?

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 10, "Choose From The Following Options," describe Natsu's struggle to research and depict the yakuza in their writing.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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?

9. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," how does the setting of Tokyo contribute to the sense of isolation and disconnection Natsu feels?

10. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," analyze Natsu's emotional response upon reconnecting with Naruse after a long period of no contact.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," analyze the perspectives presented in the symposium, particularly the presenter advocating for banning the commercialization of reproductive treatments to protect human dignity. Compare and contrast different viewpoints on whether donor conception can be morally justifiable or raises ethical concerns.

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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