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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 Part II, why does Mr. Igasaki say Natsuki needs to come to his house?

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

3. What does Yuu say he and Natsuki should take in the spaceship with them?

4. Who does Natsuki consider her boyfriend?

5. What does Natsuki do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II, why does Natsuki's family go to Obon after all?

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

3. What refrain does Natsuki constantly repeat to her mother to please her?

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

5. Which relative is always kind to the children in Natsuki's family?

6. What object makes Natsuki feel better when she is missing Yuu?

7. What is Yuu's problem with Mitsuko?

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

9. What childhood fantasy does Natsuki have in Part I?

10. How does Natsuki feel her mother treats her?

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 physical and emotional consequences does Natsui suffer as a result of Mr. Igasaki's abuse of her? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think Murata reveals about both Natsuki and Tomoya by explaining how they came to their marriage agreement? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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