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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. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," what type of brochure design does Makiko's preferred clinic have, according to Natsu?
2. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what does Makiko and Natsu do to support themselves after their mother and grandmother passes away?
3. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what communication method does Midoriko use to talk to her mother after they stop speaking?
4. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place in the World," why does Midoriko want Natsu to ride the ferris wheel?
5. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," why does Makiko refuse Natsu's suggestion of applying for welfare assistance?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place In The World," in Midoriko's journal entry, she contemplates the process of fertilization and the development of eggs. How does this reflection reveal her anxieties and concerns about womanhood, and what does it imply about societal expectations?
4. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place In The World," how does the amusement park setting serve as a contrast to Natsu's inner turmoil and emotional state?
5. 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?
6. In Book One: Chapter 2, "To Be More Beautiful," how does Natsu feel about Makiko's decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery?
7. In Book One: Chapter 6, "The Safest Place In The World," what is the significance of Natsu's irregular menstrual cycle, and how does it reflect her changing perspective on life and time passing by?
8. 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?
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 6, "The Safest Place In The World," how does the act of cleaning the blood-stained sheets and the exchange with Midoriko in the bathroom underscore the mother-daughter dynamic in the story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?" analyze the contrast between perceptions of wealth and poverty regarding the idea of a nice big window or a garden view, and how the absence or limited availability of windows reflects the confined and restricted lives led by those in poverty.
Essay Topic 2
In Book Two: Chapter 17, "Not Letting Go," discuss how the setting of the neighborhood contributes to the overall mood of the story.
Essay Topic 3
In Book Two: Chapter 8, "Where's Your Ambition," discuss how Natsu's encounter with Ryoko Sengawa, the editor from a big publisher, influences her perspective on writing and her approach to her work.
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