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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," what is the author's main challenge in writing about the yakuza in the novel?
2. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Natsu find in Midoriko's backpack?
3. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," what differentiated the Danish sperm bank Velkommen from other options the woman considers?
4. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what is the name of the clinic Makiko goes to?
5. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," what type of event does Natsu attend on the twenty-ninth?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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.
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 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?
4. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what internal conflict does Natsu face regarding the idea of donor conception?
5. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition," how does Natsu's perception of luck change as her career progresses?
6. 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?
7. 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.
8. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what significance does the late-night trip to the store with Midoriko hold in the story, and how does it affect their mother-daughter relationship?
9. 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.
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?" analyze the contrast between perceptions of wealth and poverty regarding the idea of a nice big window or a garden view, and how the absence or limited availability of windows reflects the confined and restricted lives led by those in poverty.
Essay Topic 2
In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," analyze the interactions between Natsu and her sister, Makiko, and their conversation about the rent situation. Discuss how the portrayal of the landlord's visit and Natsu's reflections on past financial difficulties shed light on the challenges faced by individuals living in expensive urban areas like Tokyo.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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