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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. Why does Yuichi get slapped?

2. What does Yuichi want Mikage to make using the item he brings home?

3. Which relative of Mikage's dies recently?

4. What emotion do Yuichi and Mikage share in the first chapter?

5. What time does Yuichi tell Mikage to arrive at the Tanabe home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is it that makes Mikage jealous?

2. Why does Mikage decide she wants to move out? Why doesn't she?

3. Describe the process in which Yuji becomes Eriko.

4. What causes Mikage to cry on the bus?

5. Why doesn't Satsuki greet Hiiragi when she sees him walking on the street without the uniform?

6. Describe the tone of Part Two.

7. Describe the apparition that Hiiragi sees.

8. Describe the major themes in Chapter One.

9. Why does Eriko want Mikage to live with her and Yuichi?

10. Does Sotaro still have feelings for Mikage? Why or why not? Does Mikage still have feelings for Sotaro?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Moonlight Shadow has supernatural elements in it. For example Satsuki sees the ghost of Hitoshi on the bridge. What is the significance of the supernatural elements in the story? How do these supernatural elements contribute to the story as a whole?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways do the characters find peace in the novel? What coping mechanisms do the characters use? Are they effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze this statement: In Full Moon, seasons are used as catalysts for action in the story. Do you think that this is true in the other chapters as well? Why or why not?

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