I made it through about ten pages today , which is an improvement . I think I really can get back to my reading now , and the only obstacle is that I have n't been reading for so long now . I 'll be finishing Anna Karenina , but then I have an obligation to Have a Nice Day . And I can throw in some Virginia Woolf from time to time . OPTIONS:
- The person has now easy way to get back to the library to check out more books .
- This person has gotten out of the habit of reading books everyday .
- None of the above choices .
- This person takes a long time to read any type of text .

A: Why is the person having a hard time reading books ?

I ' m beginning to think I am the messiest cook though . Honestly , in the midst of making most anything it looks as though Pigpen has taken over leaving his trail of litter - because the counter is covered with spills and dishes and flour or whatever ingredients I am working with - and I even clean up as I go ! I keep my kitchen neat and tidy , but in the midst of creating something , stuff just flies and spills and even ends up on the floor . Maybe I just need more counter space . OPTIONS:
- None of the above choices .
- They are a pigpen .
- They have a lot of counter space .
- They are a sloppy cook .

A: Which is true of the narrator ?

169 lbs ... . Now I want to be 150 lbs ... right in the middle of my healthy range . So I started getting serious again on Jan 1 , 2008 . OPTIONS:
- The narrator has worked out more .
- The narrator has conquered vice .
- The narrator has stopped gambling .
- The narrator has stopped drinking .

A: What has happened since Jan 1 2008 ?

Some of Manji 's blades had fallen from his opened clothing and lay scattered , and watching him with nervous distraction , Rin retrieved and stacked the weapons . A small item sunk in the gravel where Manji had rolled on it- she dug it out and picked it up . Despite the deep shadows of the ravine , it glittered in her hand . A woman 's gold - encrusted hairpin , too showy for anyone but a courtesan . OPTIONS:
- Rin and Manji are courtesans .
- None of the above choices .
- Manji assists with Rin 's mess .
- Rin assists with Manji 's mess .

A:
From the text only what relationship could Rin and Manji Share ?