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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once inside Yuichi's room, what does Mikage feel?

2. How does Mikage learn about Eriko's death?

3. What time does Mikage arrive at Yuichi's inn?

4. What plant does Eriko buy for his wife before she dies?

5. What is represented by Yuichi staying at the inn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze this statement's validity as it relates to the entire book: A theme in the novel is that life continues even when a life ends.

Essay Topic 2

Death and love are both significant themes in the novel Kitchen. In the first two chapters, death is even the cause for love. Analyze these statements as they relate to the novel.

Essay Topic 3

In all three chapters, there are eccentric secondary characters. How are these characters added to accelerate the events in the novel? How is sexual ambiguity explored using these characters? Why is this significant?

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