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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. When did Yunjae's mother open her eyes?

2. Who did Yunjae remember bought from the erotica section of the bookstore to use a decor?

3. In Chapter 52, how long did Yunjae's eyes meet Dora's when he first met her?

4. How old was the dealer from whom Jieun bought old dirty magazine?

5. What animals did Yunjae tell Gon laughed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who saw Yunjae and Dora kiss?

2. How did Yunjae's mom get into selling erotica?

3. What did Yunjae decide about the bookstore in Chapter 53?

4. In Chapter 43, what happened after Yunjae drops some books?

5. In Chapter 39, how did things change for Gon at school after the pizzeria incident?

6. How does Dr. Shim describe friendship?

7. What happened when Dora went to the hospital with Yunjae to visit his mom?

8. How did Yunjae do in school in Chapter 54, and how did he feel about his grades?

9. Who did Gon live with before his parents were found?

10. Who was Steamed Bun?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Yunjae cannot feel fear. What are some instances when Yunjae does not show fear, even though he is in fear-inducing situations? Is Yunjae brave because he shows no fear? What is the relationship between bravery and fear?

Essay Topic 2

Almond is the story of Yunjae from a young child to a young adult. How do the events in the book help Yunjae mature and grow in the novel? What role do the tragedies he experiences play in his growth?

Essay Topic 3

A bully is someone who picks on someone, often someone smaller or weaker. Who bullies Yunjae? How does Yunjae react? How does Yunjae’s lack of reaction to the bullying affect the bully and why?

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