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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. What did Naoko and Toru routinely do on their weekly "dates"?

2. How many patients are at Ami Hostel?

3. How long did Toru live in a dormitory?

4. What has changed about Midori's appearance to make Toru not recognize her immediately?

5. What classical musician's compositions does Reiko practice on her guitar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Naoko say it would be wrong for her to stay with Toru all the time?

2. Describe Toru's roommate.

3. Describe Area C.

4. Why is Naoko's roommate referred to as "Dr. Ishida"?

5. What was the "field well"?

6. Why does Naoko get angry at Toru in the meadow?

7. How does the dining hall at Ami Hostel compare to the dining hall at Toru's dormitory?

8. How does Naoko describe the conditions in which she writes her letter to Toru?

9. How does Naoko describe her basketball team?

10. What sorts of things do Naoko and her fellow patients do for entertainment at the hostel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Toru falls in love with two girls: Midori and Naoko. Compare and contrast these two characters.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the meaning of Murakami's use of letters throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

In "Norwegian Wood," Murakami depicts life and death as being on a continuum. Explain how the author uses the characters to develop this concept throughout the novel.

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