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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yoko liken her blanket to?
(a) A pacifier in her mouth.
(b) A burden on her conscience.
(c) A necessary evil.
(d) An iron on her back.

2. What does Ko make out of rope for Yoko?
(a) A tie.
(b) Suspenders.
(c) A belt.
(d) A pulley.

3. What does Hideyo sleep on?
(a) His sister's fur coat.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A thin mattress.
(d) The ground.

4. Which theme emerges in Chapter 2?
(a) The family's kindness to others is repaid.
(b) Racism can be overcome.
(c) The family's poverty cannot be overcome.
(d) Education is the key to success.

5. Who is a bigger threat to Yoko and her family?
(a) The Japanese.
(b) The British.
(c) The Korean Communists.
(d) The Russians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What experience does Yoko have in the train station while waiting for Ko to return from school that makes her suddenly feel grown up?

2. Besides hunger, what does Hideyo experience?

3. Why was Hideyo happy at first when he sees people coming towards him on the tracks?

4. What does mother tell Yoko and Ko must be their priority?

5. What is located in Tanch'on?

(see the answer key)

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