After the Quake Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 89 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

After the Quake Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 89 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 did people often notice Miyake?

2. How does Miyake think he is going to die?

3. Who is Mr. Tabata?

4. According to Yoshiya's friend, what can cure a hangover?

5. According to Komura's wife, what was living with Komura like?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Miyake connected to the Kobe earthquake?

2. What is one of the realizations Yoshiya has on the pitcher's mound?

3. Describe Yoshiya's final moments with Mr. Tabata.

4. Why did Junko run away from home?

5. Describe Keisuke.

6. What does Miyake say when Junko asks her to wake her up?

7. How did Komura's wife feel about Tokyo?

8. How does Shimao reassure Komura?

9. Why did Miyake never stock up on groceries?

10. How is Miyake able to paint?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In each of the stories in after the quake, the characters are experiencing their own problems that coincide with the aftermath of the earthquake. Explain how Murakami parallels personal disaster with natural disaster.

Essay Topic 2

Examine how Murakami portrays loneliness and the human desire for connection. Consider this theme in at least three stories.

Essay Topic 3

Assess the power of shared experiences in shaping diverse personal narratives. How does the Kobe earthquake unify these stories and the characters in them?

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