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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. On page 57, what is the man wearing that everyone is looking at?

2. On page 116, how many customers are waiting when Keiko goes to help Tuan?

3. What color is the garment Keiko give Shiraha to wear after he gets out of the shower?

4. Which of Shiraha's siblings lives with his parents?

5. How old does Mrs. Izumi believe Shiraha is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Shiraha's living situation on page 95?

2. On page 58, what does Keiko see that is causing problems in the store?

3. If there is any trouble in the store, how is it to be handled?

4. On page 62, what has the manager noticed about Shiraha's work?

5. On page 121, why is Shiraha in the bathtub when Keiko gets home?

6. Why does Shiraha's sister-in-law come to the apartment?

7. What complaint does Shiraha have about the manager on page 66?

8. What does the manager tell Keiko about her work?

9. What do Miho and Keiko's other friends say about a man who simply loafs about at home?

10. How does Mami react when Keiko tells her she has a man living with her on page 97?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shiraha is fired. How does Shiraha act on the job? What is he caught doing at the till? How often is he late to work? Why is Shiraha fired?

Essay Topic 2

People make assumptions about Keiko. What do people assume about Keiko? Why does Keiko feel like she is being criticized because of the assumptions people make about her?

Essay Topic 3

Keiko is happiest at the store. How is Keiko’s identity connected to the store? Why is Keiko’s identity connected to the convenience store?

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