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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. In Chapter 12, what tree is Nori sitting in when Akira comes to find her?

2. How old is Will Stafford in Chapter 13?

3. How old is Alice Stafford in 1954?

4. Who taught Noah to play the piano?

5. What does Nori play with George in the evenings in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Nori recovers, what does she remember about the accident?

2. Who is Ayame?

3. How does Noah court Nori?

4. Where does Nori go after her brother dies and why?

5. In Chapter 10, why is it not possible for Akira and Nori to leave Japan?

6. How does Seiko describe her love on September 30, 1930?

7. What does Ayame give Nori to read in Chapter 13?

8. How does George feel about having Nori stay with them?

9. How does the meeting go with Akira's grandparents?

10. What is the drive like to Tokyo in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is there more than one protagonist or antagonist in the story? Who are the protagonist(s) and antagonist(s) and why do they play that role in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Nori and Miyuki meet at the brothel. How do the girls get acquainted? What do they have in common? How different are they? How do their shared experiences build a strong friendship?

Essay Topic 3

Nori enjoys listening to the rain on the attic roof. Why does Nori enjoy listening to the rain on the attic roof? Why does she prefer rain to sunshine? What does rain symbolize for her?

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