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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. What color shoes is Shiraha's sister-in-law wearing when the visits on page 135?

2. What does Keiko put in a plastic bag on page 73?

3. On page 73, how many times does Keiko say they have greeted the morning since her first day?

4. On page 74, how does Miho let Keiko know she is having a barbecue party?

5. How many times in the past two weeks does Keiko remember on page 94 being asked why she was working part-time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the manager say when Keiko asks about working Fridays and Sundays?

2. How does Keiko describe her apartment?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why was Shiraha fired?

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 does not believe that she fits into society. What does Keiko think it takes to fit into society? Why does she believe she does not fit in? Why does she feel like she has to play a part when she tries to fit in?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Keiko is surprised at how her co-workers act when they learn Shiraha is living with her. Why is Keiko surprised at how her co-workers act when they learn Shiraha is living with her? Why is their response hypocritical?

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