The Island of Sea Women Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 27:

1.

What does “Big Eyes” mask symbolize? (from “Big Eyes,” “Day 4: 2008,” “Years of Secrecy,” and “The Vast Unknowable Sea,” pages 249-307)

The formation of courage.

The importance of forgiveness.

Clarity in the face of loss.

The tenacity of love.

2.

How does the collective demonstrate unity after Yu-ri’s accident? (from “Life Bubbles,” “Day 2: 2008” and “Leaving-home Water-Work,” pages 57-120)

They attend a demonstration.

They get new bathing costumes.

The train new baby divers.

They protect Sun-sil.

3.

What does the sumbisori represent? (from “Day 1: 2008" and “How Do We Fall In Love?” pages 1-56)

The danger of the open sea.

The political freedom of the islanders.

The love between two friends.

The almost supernatural powers of the haenyeo.

4.

Why are many of the islanders starving? (from “The Shadow of a Nightmare,” “The Ring of Fire,” and “Life Giving Air,” pages 181-247)

There is a terrible drought.

The government forced the mountain people from their land, and they are forced to reside on the coast as refugees.

The crops were burned by the rebels.

The waters where the haenyeo dive have become polluted with plastic.

5.

Which of the following is the internal conflict of the novel? (from “Day 1: 2008" and “How Do We Fall In Love?” pages 1-56)

Young-sook is feeling useless in her old age.

Young-sook has complicated feelings about the young woman in the photo.

Young-sook cannot decide if she is on the side of the police or the rebels.

Young-sook is coping with wounded pride.

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