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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first friend Natsuki really tells about her sexual abuse at the hands of Mr. Igasaki?
(a) Kanae.
(b) Hiro.
(c) Riki.
(d) Ti.

2. Who does Shizuka say killed Mr. Igasaki?
(a) "Some pervert."
(b) A serial killer.
(c) His son.
(d) His wife.

3. What does Yuu tell Natsuki is his impression of her?
(a) She probably desperately wants a baby.
(b) She is a wonderful adult.
(c) She is too much under her parents' thumb.
(d) She is frozen in time and in childhood.

4. What does Natsuki's university friend that she confides in about her abuse do that infuriates Natsuki?
(a) Asks her to see a counselor.
(b) Tells others.
(c) Tries to fix her up with a boy.
(d) Writes about it.

5. What do Yuu, Natsuki and Tomoya do every morning in Akishina?
(a) Sing.
(b) Pray.
(c) Steal food.
(d) Go for a walk.

6. How long had it been since Natsuki and Yuu had seen each other in Part III?
(a) 23 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 8 years.

7. What does Tomoya say he wants to discard before he is dragged back into the factory?
(a) His hair.
(b) His tendency to pray.
(c) His humanity.
(d) His muscle.

8. What do Natsuki and Tomoya do as soon as they enter the house in Akishina?
(a) Trade their shoes for house slippers.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Eat a big meal.
(d) Go for a walk.

9. What does Natsuki start to wear at home to please her husband?
(a) A tracksuit.
(b) A bra.
(c) A worker's uniform.
(d) A negligee.

10. What dose Natsuki offer to do to the person who has chased Tomoya back to Akishina?
(a) Pay him.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Drive him home.
(d) Pray for him.

11. Where does Yuu suggest Tomoya, he and Natsuki sit to calm down in Part IV?
(a) The hot house.
(b) The tatami room.
(c) The kotatsu.
(d) The silkworm room.

12. In Chapter 4, who does Natsuki believe she killed at Mr. Igasaki's house?
(a) The dog.
(b) Kise.
(c) The cat.
(d) The Wicked Witch.

13. What important family event was Natsuki not allowed to attend after the incident with Yuu?
(a) Her mother's funeral.
(b) Her aunt's wedding.
(c) Granny's funeral.
(d) Her cousin's communion.

14. What happens to Natsuki after she goes to Mr. Igasaki's house in Part III?
(a) She tries to run away.
(b) She tries to kill herself.
(c) She begins to eat again.
(d) She gets very sick with fever.

15. Who tries tirelessly to find Mr. Igasaki's killer?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His wife.
(c) His son.
(d) His parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Natsuki's husband tell her he is going to do after he is fired in Part III?

2. Why does Natsuki's father stop talking to her?

3. Who begins to get worried that Natsuki and Tomoya have extended their stay in Akishina?

4. What does Natsuki think Yuu thinks of her?

5. Why does Natsuki believe her ear is "broken"?

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