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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. How far back does Shiraha say that things went wrong in history?

2. When is Miho having a barbecue party on page 74?

3. Where does Keiko ask Shiraha to leave the key if he goes out?

4. What does Keiko have to eat on page 110?

5. On page 118, what is the sale price of chicken skewers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Keiko notice when she goes into work on page 57?

2. What does the manager ask Mrs. Izumi to help him with on page 64?

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

4. In the past two weeks, how often has Keiko been asked why she is not married or why she is working full-time?

5. What does Keiko do so the manager can handle the obnoxious customer?

6. Why does Mrs. Izumi want the manager to speak to Shiraha on page 61?

7. How does Keiko describe her apartment?

8. Why was Shiraha fired?

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

10. What happens when Keiko tries to talk to Mrs. Izumi and the manager about the chicken skewers on page 117?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Keiko is different from other children. How is Keiko different from other children? How do her differences get her in trouble? Why does she struggle to understand why her actions are not acceptable?

Essay Topic 2

Keiko is not comfortable in social situations. Why is Keiko not comfortable in social situations? Why does she struggle to socialize?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe people in a narrative and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe individuals, places, and things. How does Murata use imagery to help readers imagine Keiko’s world?

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