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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what is Natsu's current rent situation with the landlord?
(a) She owes the landlord two months' rent.
(b) She has been consistently paying on time.
(c) She is three months behind in rent.
(d) She is one month behind in rent.

2. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what do the homunculi represent in Natsu's dream-like sequence?
(a) The desire for acceptance and identity.
(b) Natsu's inner demons.
(c) The pursuit of physical beauty.
(d) Society's judgment on appearances.

3. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what happens when Natsu tries to call Makiko when she is late?
(a) Makiko sends a text explaining she will be late.
(b) Makiko replies to the text but does not answer the call.
(c) Makiko answers the call but is unable to meet.
(d) Makiko does not answer the call or reply to the text.

4. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", how does Makiko react when Natsu suggests going to the bathhouse?
(a) She is excited and agrees immediately.
(b) She does not respond at all.
(c) She declines the offer.
(d) She wants to think about it first.

5. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what did Natsu plan to do with Midoriko before dinner?
(a) Play video games.
(b) Watch a movie.
(c) Go to the zoo.
(d) Visit the amusement park.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", how does Natsu describe the tomboy's body?

2. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," what do the lights in the distance remind Natsu of?

3. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what are the two main refrains in Makiko's speeches about breast augmentation?

4. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," why does Natsu cry when they cannot go grape picking as a child?

5. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what worries the Natsu about the girl on the train who seems poor?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does Natsu's encounter with Yamagu, now known as Chika Yamaguchi, at the Chinese restaurant evoke memories from her past? How does this encounter reflect the theme of unexpected reunions in the story?

2. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how does Natsu feel about Makiko's decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery?

3. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," describe the atmosphere and setting of the Chinese restaurant where the characters are dining. How does the environment reflect the restaurant's reputation?

4. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does Natsu's contemplation of the books on her bookshelf reflect her evolving perspective on literature and the canonical works she once revered?

5. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how does Natsu feel about Makiko's decision to consider welfare as a potential financial support option, and why does Makiko hesitate to consider it?

6. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?" how does Natsu's perception of her own body differ from her sister Makiko's preoccupation with physical appearance and beauty enhancements?

7. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," how does the conversation between Makiko and Natsu about Kewpie, the local legend in Shobashi, highlight the complexities of human behavior and the ambiguous moral dilemmas faced by individuals in difficult situations?

8. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how does Natsu feel about the concept of menstruation and the idea of becoming a woman with reproductive capabilities?

9. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?" how does Natsu's relationship with her sister Makiko and her niece Midoriko influence her perspective on life and her own dreams?

10. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how does Natsu and her sister manage to survive after their mother's death, and what do they do to support themselves financially during their teenage years?

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