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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Toru tries to call Midori, where is he told she probably is?
(a) At the fish store.
(b) On a date.
(c) At the hospital.
(d) At school.

2. What did Naoko give Toru for Christmas in 1968?
(a) A hat.
(b) Theater tickets.
(c) A Beatles record.
(d) Handmade gloves.

3. What does Naoko think would happen if you fell into the hidden well?
(a) You'd be able to climb right back out.
(b) You'd break your neck.
(c) You'd break your arm.
(d) You'd break your leg.

4. What did Toru take to Naoko for her birthday?
(a) Wine.
(b) A cake.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Flowers.

5. What did Toru's roommate do first thing in the morning that disturbed him?
(a) Yoga.
(b) Radio Calisthenics.
(c) Cooked ramen noodles in the room.
(d) Sang along to the national anthem.

6. What does Toru say that angers Naoko?
(a) "I'm sorry."
(b) "Relax your body."
(c) "Give it some time."
(d) "I need you."

7. How did Midori learn to cook?
(a) From a television show.
(b) From her mother.
(c) From her grandmother.
(d) From a cookbook.

8. What month was it when Toru and Naoko were in the meadow?
(a) October.
(b) June.
(c) April.
(d) December.

9. What does Midori tell Toru is being burned at her old high school?
(a) Grass clippings from the athletic fields.
(b) Old exam papers.
(c) Sanitary napkins.
(d) Firewood from trees killed in the winter storms.

10. What does Reiko think Naoko is doing while she is showing Toru around the compound?
(a) In a group therapy session.
(b) Working on new paint and wallpaper.
(c) Playing tennis.
(d) Gathering wild mushrooms.

11. What did Naoko and Toru routinely do on their weekly "dates"?
(a) Play miniature golf.
(b) Go to the movies.
(c) Go dancing.
(d) Walk around Tokyo.

12. How long has Naoko been at Ami Hostel?
(a) Nine months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Six months.
(d) Four months.

13. How did Midori's mother die?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Car accident.
(c) Brain cancer.
(d) Kidney failure.

14. What does Nagasawa tell Toru is his "standard of action"?
(a) To never owe anyone anything.
(b) To be a gentleman.
(c) To be honest.
(d) To make as much money as possible.

15. Who lives in Area C?
(a) Women patients.
(b) Patients' families.
(c) Doctors and their families.
(d) Male patients.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much weight has Naoko gained?

2. What does Midori's family do?

3. What is Naoko's first wish?

4. What is the title of the song Midori wrote herself?

5. What is waiting for Toru at his dorm?

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