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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. On page 130, what does Keiko offer Mami?

2. How old does Mrs. Izumi believe Shiraha is?

3. Who is working the till on page 58?

4. What does Keiko have to eat on page 110?

5. What number of chicken skewers is the goal to sell on page 117?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Keiko give Shiraha to wear on page 99?

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

3. Why was Shiraha fired?

4. What does Keiko do so the manager can handle the obnoxious customer?

5. How does Keiko describe her apartment?

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

7. On page 62, what has the manager noticed about Shiraha's work?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ironically, Keiko’s sister and friends accept her relationship with Shiraha. Why do Keiko’s sister and friends accept her relationship with Shiraha? Why is their acceptance ironic?

Essay Topic 2

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood of Convenience Store Woman, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 3

Keiko is surprised at how her co-workers act when they learn Shiraha is living with her. Why is Keiko surprised at how her co-workers act when they learn Shiraha is living with her? Why is their response hypocritical?

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