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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. Who has been emailing Keiko all day on page 104?

2. Where do Shiraha's parents live?

3. What is the usual price of chicken skewers?

4. What does Shiraha have to drink on page 101?

5. On page 126, what is the sale price for rice balls?

Short Essay Questions

1. On page 58, what does Keiko see that is causing problems in the store?

2. What does everyone at Miho's barbecue think Keiko should do when they find out she is not married?

3. What do Miho and Keiko's other friends say about a man who simply loafs about at home?

4. How does Keiko describe her apartment?

5. Why does Shiraha's sister-in-law come to the apartment?

6. What does Keiko say about working a different job than the convenience store on page 105?

7. On page 121, why is Shiraha in the bathtub when Keiko gets home?

8. If there is any trouble in the store, how is it to be handled?

9. Why was Shiraha fired?

10. What complaint does Shiraha have about the manager on page 66?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shiraha berates Keiko for not being married. How does Shiraha view Keiko? What does his view of Keiko communicate about gender roles?

Essay Topic 2

Convenience Store Woman takes place in a convenience store and Keiko’s apartment. How do these settings affect Keiko's character and sense of self?

Essay Topic 3

Keiko does not believe that she fits into society. What does Keiko think it takes to fit into society? Why does she believe she does not fit in? Why does she feel like she has to play a part when she tries to fit in?

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