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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the boy get home after his punishment?
(a) By bus.
(b) His mother comes and picks him up.
(c) By ox cart.
(d) He is carried home by someone who finds him.

2. How does the father react when someone offers his spot on line to the father?
(a) He respectfully refuses to change spots.
(b) He thanks him and changes spots.
(c) He takes the spot as if he deserves it.
(d) He pretends that he doesn't hear the man.

3. What does the boy do that surprises the audience at the play?
(a) He lashes out at the Japanese from stage.
(b) He protests the fact that someone is playing his part.
(c) He shows up even though he has beenseverely beaten and can hardly stand.
(d) He performs flawlessly.

4. How does the grandmother react to the name situation?
(a) She thinks it's a fine idea.
(b) She doesn't think it's a good idea.
(c) She is resigned to it.
(d) She curses the Japanese.

5. How do the Koreans know the Americans won't bomb them?
(a) They don't.
(b) The Americans have flown over and dropped leaflets.
(c) An American soldier comes to speak at an Assembly.
(d) It is written in the newspapers.

6. How does the boy's punishment affect the play?
(a) He can't walk so he has to do his part sitting down.
(b) They haveto find someone else to do his part.
(c) It doesn't affect it at all.
(d) He can't wear any makeup.

7. Years later, what do they discover in the shrine?
(a) Their old names.
(b) A gold replica of the Emperor.
(c) A sword.
(d) Two sticks from a "sacred" tree.

8. How often dothey get to see their families?
(a) Every other week.
(b) Daily.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Once a month.

9. Why are the Korean farmers limiting their crops?
(a) The Japanese are requisitioning their growth.
(b) They don't have the money to plant.
(c) They are tired of farming.
(d) It's a bad year.

10. How does the sister feel about the new baby?
(a) She adores her.
(b) She is jealous of her.
(c) She never wants to be away from her.
(d) She doesn't like her.

11. For what does the teacher ask the students?
(a) Food.
(b) Their new names.
(c) Attention.
(d) Money.

12. Who comes to visit the boy?
(a) The Inspector.
(b) The priest.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

13. Why is it particularly hurtful to the Koreans to lose their names?
(a) They have lost everything else.
(b) They can't pronounce the new names.
(c) They always have to do what the Japanese demand, and it's humiliating.
(d) They have great respect for their ancestors.

14. What happens to the boy during his punishment?
(a) He passes out.
(b) He loses control and lashes out at the Japanese.
(c) He realizes he should have apologized.
(d) He is rescued by his fellow students.

15. What does the boy's sister want him to make her?
(a) A fort.
(b) A doll.
(c) Ice skates.
(d) Breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the soldier asks if anyone is dying, how does the boy respond in his head?

2. Where has the boy's father been taken?

3. What health difficulties do they face?

4. Why is he upset about his lunch?

5. What happens when the boy won't apologize?

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