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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. Where does Yuichi want to go in Mikage's dream?

2. Which of the following is the most major theme in the first chapter?

3. What do Yuichi and Mikage share at the end of Chapter One?

4. What does Mikage see that makes her cry?

5. What does Mikage's dream foreshadow?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Satsuki's first meeting with Urara.

2. How does Mikage know Yuichi before they become housemates?

3. What role do the seasons play in Part Two?

4. Describe Mikage's meeting with Sotaro.

5. Why does Satsuki have such a busy schedule?

6. What is it that makes Mikage jealous?

7. Which characters in Part Two are running from the past? How?

8. Describe Mikage's encounter with her previous landlord.

9. Describe Mikage's dream.

10. Describe the major themes in Chapter One.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In each chapter, the role of a kitchen or food is prevalent. Give one specific example of this from each chapter and use at least three quotes to explain its relevance. For example, Mikage loves to be in the kitchen and finds peace in the kitchen. What elements of this same habit or behavior are present in the other chapter or with other characters?

Essay Topic 2

Death and love are both significant themes in the novel Kitchen. In the first two chapters, death is even the cause for love. Analyze these statements as they relate to the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the story of Satsuki and the story of Mikage. How are the two characters similar? How are they different? How are the people in their lives similar and different? What about the events they face?

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