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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Kitchen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which relative of Mikage's dies recently?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her grandmother.

2. What is Eriko's former name?
(a) Satsuki.
(b) Yoshimoto.
(c) Erika.
(d) Yuji.

3. What is the first truly fun moment for Mikage since she experiences family loss?
(a) Cooking for Yuichi.
(b) The kitchen dream.
(c) Talking to Sotaro.
(d) Talking to Eriko.

4. Why does Yuichi get slapped?
(a) For insulting Eriko.
(b) For quitting his job.
(c) For living with Mikage.
(d) For being lazy.

5. What does Eriko bring home for Mikage?
(a) A word processor.
(b) A juicer.
(c) Books.
(d) A typewriter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion do Yuichi and Mikage share in the first chapter?

2. Where does Mikage hide to cry?

3. What does Mikage fall in love with at the Tanabe apartment?

4. How many days after the funeral is Mikage still trying to come to terms with what happens?

5. Which of the following is the most major theme in the first chapter?

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