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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 many siblings does Natsuki's father have?

2. What does Natsuki's mother constantly do to her?

3. What do Natsuki's and Yuu's family do when they discover the children naked in Part II?

4. Why does Natsuki's family travel to the mountain house in Part II after all, changing their plans?

5. What does Natsuki think of herself as in her household?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II, what does Natsuki desperately want to do with Yuu?

2. What happens to Natsuki after Mr. Igasaki sexually abuses her?

3. In Chapter 2, how does Natsuki refer to her town as an adult?

4. How does Natuski observe the dynamic between her mother and father?

5. What does Yuu tell Natsuki he believes about himself that makes him special?

6. How does Natsuki feel her mother treats her?

7. What does Mr. Igasaki make Natsuki do early in Part II that is humiliating?

8. What does Natsuki try to do right after her grandfather's funeral?

9. What plan does Natsuki make to try to escape her misery?

10. How do Natsuki and Tomoya meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Natsuki recognizes engaging in cannibalism as a taboo that it will be impossible to rejoin polite society after taking part in? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What are the sources of both Tomoya's and Natsuki's unconventional views about marriage and childbearing? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Do you think Murata's portrayal of the rigidity of Japanese society seems realistic? Why or why not? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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