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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. Why does Yuichi get slapped?

2. Which of the following pairs are common themes in the first chapter?

3. In Mikage's dream, what is Yuichi doing?

4. Where does Eriko work?

5. What does Yuichi want Mikage to make using the item he brings home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Satsuki feel at the intersection where the car accident occurs?

2. What is the significance of the bell that Satsuki gives Hitoshi?

3. Describe Satsuki's first meeting with Urara.

4. Describe the dreams that Satsuki has about Hitoshi.

5. Does Sotaro still have feelings for Mikage? Why or why not? Does Mikage still have feelings for Sotaro?

6. How is the Tanabe family good for Mikage?

7. How is sexual ambiguity explored in the first chapter?

8. Why is the crying scene so pivotal in the book?

9. Why does Satsuki have such a busy schedule?

10. Why does Mikage agree to travel to the Izu Peninsula?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Determine the tone of each chapter. Now, determine the tone of the entire book. Provide at least four quotes from the novel to give your arguments validity.

Essay Topic 2

In all three chapters, characters seek to find normalcy and routine to cope with grief. How do they seek this sense of routine? What do the characters find instead?

Essay Topic 3

Destiny and spirituality are themes in all three chapters of Kitchen. Analyze the way the author uses these themes to tell the story. How is destiny prevalent in the three chapters? What about spirituality? Why are these themes relevant?. Use at least one quote per chapter to prove your points.

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