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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. Where does Midori ask Toru to take her the next time they meet?

2. What station does Midori's father mention to Toru?

3. To what does Midori compare life?

4. What song does Reiko figure out how to play from hearing it on the radio?

5. What does Midori ask Toru to explain to her as they walk through Ochanomizu Station?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens the first time Toru sees Nagasawa after the celebration dinner?

2. How does Nagasawa think he and Toru are alike?

3. What is Midori's theory about Toru's girlfriend?

4. What does Toru learn about Naoko from Reiko's letters?

5. Where did Hatsumi learn to play pool?

6. Describe Naoko's sister.

7. How does Toru get Midori's father to eat?

8. Describe Toru's apartment.

9. How does Toru's second visit to the Ami Hostel go?

10. What is Toru's answer to Hatsumi's question of why he sleeps with random girls when he doesn't find much pleasure in it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the motifs Murakami uses in his novel to represent the disconnect between society and individuals is unexplained suicide. Explain how he uses this motif to enhance the theme(s) of his novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Murakami's use of the character Reiko to advance the idea that one has to choose to be happy.

Essay Topic 3

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

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