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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. Who sings the title song, "Norwegian Wood"?

2. What classical musician's compositions does Reiko practice on her guitar?

3. What did Toru drink as he read the letter for the third time?

4. What Beatles song has Naoko agreed to pay Reiko for when she requests it?

5. What was Toru's roommate's major?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Toru's living arrangements change after summer break?

2. How did Toru and Naoko celebrate her twentieth birthday?

3. Why didn't Midori like her high school?

4. Why does Naoko get angry at Toru in the meadow?

5. What is Midori's job?

6. How did Toru first meet Naoko?

7. How does Midori feel about her father?

8. Describe Toru's roommate.

9. How did Toru feel about joining Nagasawa's womanizing expeditions?

10. What causes the narrator to feel dizzy in the opening scene of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Toru falls in love with two girls: Midori and Naoko. Compare and contrast these two characters.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Murakami's use of music to develop his story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Murakami's use of the character Reiko to advance the idea that one has to choose to be happy.

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