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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 Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", what makes Natsu feel depressed and disheartened after her first book?
(a) The book receives negative reviews from critics.
(b) Natsu's editor criticizes her writing harshly.
(c) The book is not well-received by TV personalities.
(d) The book did not find any real readers.

2. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," how does Natsu spend her evening after seeing the news report on sperm donation?
(a) She spends hours researching about sperm donation online.
(b) She goes out for a walk to clear her mind.
(c) She makes herself a late dinner and watched TV.
(d) She calls Midoriko to discuss the TV report.

3. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," why does Natsu feel a strange feeling when she sees photos of Naruse's newborn baby?
(a) She realizes she could have been the one to have the baby with Naruse.
(b) She is shocked by how much the baby looked like Naruse.
(c) She is envious of Naruse's happy family life.
(d) She feels guilty about not being there for Naruse during the pregnancy.

4. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," what does Natsu learn about the male novelist during the party?
(a) He is friendly and liked by everyone at the party.
(b) He has a reputation for being arrogant and boastful.
(c) He is shy and reserved in social situations.
(d) He is humble about his achievements and fame.

5. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition?", Natsu and her friends discuss a hypothetical situation involving a life-saving decision. What is the situation?
(a) Whether to receive a kidney transplant.
(b) Whether to give a kidney to a dying friend.
(c) Whether to donate a kidney to a stranger.
(d) Whether to give a kidney to a dying husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," why does Natsu sneak out of the reading early?

2. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," what challenges does Natsu face in her consideration of visiting a sperm bank for donation?

3. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," who is Rika Yusa, and what is her role in the story?

4. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," what does Midoriko do with the eggs at the beginning of the passage?

5. In Book Two: Chapter 10, "Choose From The Following Options," why does the woman feel limited in her options for sperm donation in Japan?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," describe Natsu's experience at the reading event. How does she react to the monotonous reading and the sweltering environment?

2. In Book Two: Chapter 13, "A Tall Order," analyze the protagonist's decision to attend the symposium and their encounter with Jun Aizawa. how does the interaction with Aizawa contribute to Natsu's internal conflict about donor conception, and how does it affect her emotional state?

3. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," how does Natsu's increasing worry and anxiety over Makiko's absence contribute to the tension and mood in the story?

4. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," examine the impact of Naruse's comment about Natsu being better off alone on her emotional state and self-perception. How does this comment shape her future decisions and outlook on relationships?

5. Book Two: Chapter 11, "I Am So Happy Cause Today...," how does Rika Yusa challenge the novelist's claims and behavior? What does this confrontation reveal about the dynamics among writers in the literary community?

6. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," discuss the motif of uncertainty and its role in driving the narrative forward.

7. In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," explore Natsu's internal struggle with her sexuality and the societal expectations of fulfilling her partner's desires.

8. In Book Two: Chapter 12, "Merry Christmas," what internal conflict does Natsu face regarding the idea of donor conception?

9. In Book One: Chapter 7, "All That You Hold Dear," how does the setting of Tokyo contribute to the sense of isolation and disconnection Natsu feels?

10. In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where Is Your Ambition," discuss Natsu's initial struggle with writing and how the success of her book marks a turning point in her career.

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