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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 74, when does Keiko's mother ask her to come over?

2. What holiday does Keiko remember working on page 74?

3. When was Shiraha's parents' house converted for two families?

4. How many men are standing by the bakery section talking under their breath on page 57?

5. What manage had to quit working at the store because he hurt his back and was unable to work?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Keiko tries to talk to Mrs. Izumi and the manager about the chicken skewers on page 117?

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

4. In the past two weeks, how often has Keiko been asked why she is not married or why she is working full-time?

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

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

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

8. What does the manager ask Mrs. Izumi to help him with on page 64?

9. How does Mami react when Keiko tells her she has a man living with her on page 97?

10. What does Keiko notice when she goes into work on page 57?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shiraha blames everyone except himself for his problems. How does Shiraha blame everyone else for his problems? Why does he always see himself as a victim and never the perpetrator?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Shiraha moves in with Keiko. Why does Shiraha move in with Keiko? How does living together benefit both of them? Who benefits the most and why?

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