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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. Who left a teapot and note for Chongmi on the front stoop after her death?

2. Where did Zauner visit Peter in Chapter 11 that changed their relationship?

3. Why did Chongmi decide to stop her chemotherapy treatments?

4. What did Zauner's father suggest they do before calling anyone after Congmi died?

5. What did Kye win in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of relationship did Zauner have with Eunmi, her aunt?

2. What piece of Chongmi's jewelry has particular significance for Zauner?

3. What did the reason for Kye's departure in Chapter 12 appear to be to Zauner?

4. What tensions arose when Kye came to stay with the Zauners?

5. What did Zauner think of Chongmi's artwork, viewing it after Chongmi's death?

6. Why was Nami so reluctant to have Chongmi go to the hospital in Korea?

7. How did Eunmi's illness and death affect Chonmi's own experience of illness?

8. How did Chongmi change after Eunmi's death?

9. What did Zauner's father give her of her mother's right after her mother's death?

10. What request did Zauner make of Peter in Chapter 10, and why did she make it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the experience of Chongmi's illness change, or focus, Zauner's relationship with Peter? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How would you describe Zauner's tone and language throughout her memoir? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Zauner explain her experiences of grief, both before and after her mother's death? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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