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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. Why is Mother disappointed in Ko?

2. What is Yoko given that she describes as a "precious treasure"?

3. What is Yoko most upset over after she, Ko, and Mother change into their disguises and continue their journey towards Seoul?

4. How did Yoko's family prove that they were Japanese?

5. What does Hideyo do instead of going to war?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways is Yoko having to grow up quickly in Chapter 2?

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

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

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

5. Do you think Yoko would have made it this far without Ko?

6. How is Yoko's family's life different during the day and at night?

7. The Korean officials are quite strict about letting only 100 people on the boat. One official says, "the rule is the rule. That is what your government always said to us." Why do you think the soldier delights in saying this to the hundreds of people waiting in line?

8. Early in Chapter 5, Ko wishes that Yoko had been killed. Do you think she still feels this way at the end of the chapter? Why or why not?

9. What evidence is there in Chapter 5 that indicates that Ko's place and role in the family has changed?

10. Why is the Kawashima family, of Japanese origin, living in Korea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

War is a time when man's inhumanity to man emerges. Cite three examples in the book when humanity reigned in the face of adversity.

Essay Topic 2

How do the main characters deal with the tragedies and atrocities inherently related to war?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of kindness in the book. Give specific examples of the kindness that Yoko and her family members receive from others.

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