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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mikage travel to Isehara?

2. How does Mikage feel about Nori and Kuri?

3. Who calls Mikage after the banquet?

4. Which word best describes Mikage's feelings when she spends the night at the Tanabe home?

5. How does Eriko's wife die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In all three chapters, characters seek to find normalcy and routine to cope with grief. How do they seek this sense of routine? What do the characters find instead?

Essay Topic 2

Destiny and spirituality are themes in all three chapters of Kitchen. Analyze the way the author uses these themes to tell the story. How is destiny prevalent in the three chapters? What about spirituality? Why are these themes relevant?. Use at least one quote per chapter to prove your points.

Essay Topic 3

One common theme in the three chapters is escape. In what ways do characters escape? Use at least one quote per character to back up your opinions.

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