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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. What pledge do Natsuki and Yuu make to each other as children?

2. What creatures were once allowed to grow in the mountain house?

3. Where does Natsuki live in Chapter 3?

4. Which teacher tells Natsuki she is doing well and could improve even more?

5. What does Yuu tell Natsuki about the relationship between children and adults?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Yuu's problem with Mitsuko?

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

4. In Part II, what "lesson" does Mr. Igasaki give to Natsuki at his home?

5. What object makes Natsuki feel better when she is missing Yuu?

6. What does Yuu tell Natsuki he believes about himself that makes him special?

7. How does Natsuki's mother react when she tells her that Mr. Igasaki is acting inappropriately?

8. How does Natsuki feel her mother treats her?

9. Which relative is always kind to the children in Natsuki's family?

10. In Chapter 2, how does Natsuki refer to her town as an adult?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the symbolism Murata intends to convey through Natsuki's, Tomoya's, and Yuu's acts of eating each other while still alive.

Essay Topic 2

What physical and emotional consequences does Natsui suffer as a result of Mr. Igasaki's abuse of her? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Murata demonstrate Natsuki's steady descent into a fantasy world, and what is the reason for this descent? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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