Breasts and Eggs Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Mieko Kawakami
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 213 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Breasts and Eggs Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Mieko Kawakami
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 213 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. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?", what is the overall theme or message conveyed in this excerpt?

2. In Book One: Chapter 5, "Up All Night Talking," what happens to Nozomi that result in the police getting involved?

3. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how does the owner of the bar where Makiko works show her affection for Chanel?

4. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," how does Midoriko react when Makiko talks about kissing her while she sleeps?

5. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," what is the girl's age on the train that gets Natsu thinking about poverty?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," how does Natsu's memory of the Chinese restaurant and Kewpie reflect their personal experiences and the changing dynamics of the community?

4. 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?

5. In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?" how do Natsu's past memories with Makiko and her dreams of becoming a writer intersect with her responsibilities towards her niece?

6. 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?

7. In Book One: Chapter 1, "Are You Poor?," how does Natsu gauge someone's past poverty based on the number of windows they had in their childhood home? What is the significance of this observation?

8. In Book One: Chapter 4, "Out For Chinese," who is Kewpie, and what role does he play in the community of Shobashi? Describe his appearance, personality, and the unusual way he makes a living.

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 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Book Two: Chapter 14, "A Stiff Upper Lip," discuss the complexities of Yuriko's feelings towards her abusive father and the conflict between a sense of duty to family and the need to protect her own well-being.

Essay Topic 2

In Book Two: Chapter 9, "All The Little Flowers," analyze the portrayal of human emotions and the intricacies of human connection in this narrative excerpt, and discuss the broader theme of self-discovery presented in Natsu's reflections.

Essay Topic 3

In Book One: Chapter 3, "Whose Boobs Are They?" discuss the significance of the bathhouse environment as a place of vulnerability and self-discovery, where Natsu confronts her own insecurities while also observing her sister's physical appearance.

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