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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Natsuki's mother want to go instead of to the mountain house for Obon in Part II?
(a) America.
(b) A hot springs resort.
(c) China.
(d) England.

2. What does Yuu ask Natsuki to look for with him?
(a) His spaceship from his home planet.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

3. What does Natsuki often say to her mother to get her mother to stop abusing her?
(a) I'll run away.
(b) I'm worthless.
(c) You're right. I'm sorry.
(d) Stop!

4. What does Yuu call his mother that is unusual?
(a) Her last name.
(b) Her first name.
(c) He calls her "granny."
(d) He does not address her.

5. What is a traditional action everyone does when they first come to the mountain house?
(a) Kneel.
(b) Greet the ancestors.
(c) Pick flowers.
(d) Sing a song.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many siblings does Natsuki's father have?

2. What does Natsuki do for a living?

3. What do Natsuki's and Yuu's family do when they discover the children naked in Part II?

4. Where does Natsuki's family all gather once per year?

5. What do Natsuki and Yuu make rings out of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What childhood fantasy does Natsuki have in Part I?

2. Why do Natsuki and her family leave Akishina early in Part I?

3. How do Natsuki and Tomoya meet?

4. What is Yuu's problem with Mitsuko?

5. In Part II, why does Natsuki's family go to Obon after all?

6. What happens to Natsuki after Mr. Igasaki sexually abuses her?

7. What is really unusual about Natsuki's and Tomoya's marriage?

8. What does Mr. Igasaki make Natsuki do early in Part II that is humiliating?

9. How does Natsuki feel her mother treats her younger sister Kise?

10. What refrain does Natsuki constantly repeat to her mother to please her?

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