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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What precious family treasure does Mother use in Chapter 3?
(a) Her ancestors' ceremonial robe.
(b) Her ancestors' book of scriptures.
(c) Her ancestors' short sword.
(d) Her ancestors' tea cup.

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

3. What skill does Hideyo use to convince others that he is Korean?
(a) His understanding of Communist ideology.
(b) His ability to perform manual labor.
(c) His knowledge of military tactics.
(d) His mastery of the Korean language.

4. What theme does the story allude to?
(a) Atrocities are an unavoidable result of war.
(b) War is often the result of a misunderstanding.
(c) Kind acts are rarely repaid.
(d) Persecution is a natural result of prejudice.

5. How does Ko change her appearance?
(a) She shaves her head.
(b) She dyes her hair.
(c) She puts on makeup.
(d) She wears glasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is stolen from Hideyo's room at home?

2. Where do Yoko and family hide when they hear marching feet?

3. Who do the Communists search for on the train?

4. What is the first thing the family eats after four days of not eating anything?

5. What do Hideyo and his friends discover on the way to Seoul?

Short Essay Questions

1. Yoko's family has little time to pack when they left their home. They have to decide between items necessary for survival and items which are of sentimental value. What item of sentimental is revealed in this chapter and what is its significance?

2. Give examples of ordinary people risking their lives to help others in Chapter 2.

3. Describe Ko's continued ascent to leader of the family.

4. Why do you think "Hideyo talked to himself in his heart"?

5. If you were to give Chapter 2 a title, what would it be, and why?

6. The Japanese are being persecuted by the Korean Communists because of their nationality. How has Yoko had to compromise her individual and cultural identity thus far?

7. What is the symbolism of Yoko's Mt. Fuji paperweight?

8. Under what circumstances does Yoko think Ko is being mean?

9. Describe Yoko's emotions as she, Ko, and mother head for Japan.

10. Why do the students perform at the hospital?

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