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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. Who visits Akishina the morning Tomoya leaves on his mission?

2. What does Piyyut tell Natsuki she must do in order to survive in Part III?

3. Who does Shizuka say killed Mr. Igasaki?

4. What does Shizuka seem to always suspect about Natsuki?

5. What does Natsuki think of society as a system for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Yuu react to Natsuki's and Tomoya's disclosures in Part III?

2. What does Tomoya say taboos are just another form or?

3. Who does Natsuki believe she killed in Mr. Igasaki's house?

4. What does Natsuki actually want the "earthlings" to do to her at the end of Part III?

5. What does Miho tell Natsuki about Natsuki's abuse?

6. What happens to Yuu in adulthood?

7. How does Natsuki feel when seeing Yuu again for the first time?

8. Why does Natsuki believe her ear is permanently damaged in Part III?

9. What do Tomoya and Natsuki tell Yuu about themselves in Akishina?

10. Who comes to visit at Akishina and what is the reason for the visit in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think Murata reveals about both Natsuki and Tomoya by explaining how they came to their marriage agreement? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Murata's tone and language in this novel, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Piyyut so important in Natsuki's childhood and adolescence? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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