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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. The receptionist at the Dolphin Hotel tells the writer that she is now afraid to do what in Chapter 27?

2. What nicknames does the writer give to the police officers who question him in Chapter 21?

3. In Chapter 20, the writer goes to the movies to see what film?

4. After reviewing his statement, the police tell the writer that it is invalid if it is not what, in Chapter 22?

5. How long is the writer's statement which he must review in Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the protagonist spots Kiki in Chapter 30? Where does this encounter lead him?

2. How does the relationship between the protagonist and Dick progress in Chapter 30?

3. What is the protagonist's impression of the police in Chapter 21? What takes place?

4. What do the police present to the protagonist as the cause of his interrogation in Chapter 21? How does the protagonist respond?

5. What encounter does the protagonist attempt to hide from Yuki in Chapter 29? What is her reaction?

6. What conversation takes place between the protagonist and Yuki's mother in Chapter 29? How does the writer feel upon leaving?

7. What new character is introduced in Chapter 29? Where are they?

8. What conversation does the protagonist have with Yuki regarding their communication in Chapter 20?

9. Where does the protagonist encounter Bookish in Chapter 35? What does Bookish say?

10. What information does Bookish reveal about Mei and the investigation in Chapter 35?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the characters of Fisherman and Bookish in the novel. How do these characters indicate the rising action of the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting of Sapporo and the new Dolphin Hotel, as well as the foreshadowing in Chapter 6. What is foreshadowed in the young girl spotted by the narrator?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Ryoichi Gotanda in the narrative. What feelings does the protagonist have about his former classmate?

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