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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 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," who does Natsu use to visit the bathhouse with?
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 One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," why is Midoriko crying?
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 9, "All The Little Flowers," what is Midoriko's current situation?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. 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?
4. Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," how does Sengawa respond to Natsu's remarks about feeling overheated during the event? How do they end up at the afterparty?
5. 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?
6. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what internal conflict does Natsu face regarding the idea of donor conception?
7. Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," discuss the atmosphere and interactions at the afterparty. How do the attendees behave, and how does the male novelist's conversation draw both support and criticism?
8. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," examine the impact of Naruse's comment about Natsu being better off alone on her emotional state and self-perception. How does this comment shape her future decisions and outlook on relationships?
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 10, "Choose From The Following Options," describe Natsu's struggle to research and depict the yakuza in their writing.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 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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