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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. What did Reiko ask her husband for when she woke up after attempting suicide?

2. What object does Toru tell Naoko triggered memories of Kizumi at the pool hall?

3. What fruit was Midori's sister supposed to leave for their father but didn't?

4. Which bird does Naoko joke she wouldn't mind freezing?

5. How many dates did Reiko and her husband have before he proposed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Naoko and Reiko's first morning job?

2. What happens the first time Toru sees Nagasawa after the celebration dinner?

3. How does Nagasawa think he and Toru are alike?

4. What is Toru's opinion about Nagasawa and Hatsumi's relationship?

5. What does Toru usually do on Sundays?

6. What is Toru's answer to Hatsumi's question of why he sleeps with random girls when he doesn't find much pleasure in it?

7. What kind of student was the young girl Reiko taught?

8. Describe Naoko's sister.

9. What does Toru learn about Naoko from Reiko's letters?

10. How does Toru get Midori's father to eat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Norwegian Wood," Murakami depicts life and death as being on a continuum. Explain how the author uses the characters to develop this concept throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How does the title of the novel, "Norwegian Wood," represent the text?

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