1. Why does Tanaka-san say he will give Kyunghee half the meat she requested in Book One, Chapter 15?
(a) Because, "a mother must eat well if she's to raise a strong worker for the Emperor" (128).
(b) Because, "I only want to sleep with you" (128).
(c) Because, "I want you to bring by some of the Seolleongtang when you are done cooking" (128).
(d) Because, "I hope one day you will become my wife” (128).

2. What does Sunja tell Hansu about Noa and Mozasu in Book Three, Chapter 8?
(a) "I've always wanted daughters" (387).
(b) "I feel that they have let me down" (387).
(c) "I know they love you as much as you love them" (387).
(d) "They’re my life” (387).

3. What does Yoseb tell Isak about political groups in Book One, Chapter 13?
(a) Join as many groups as you can.
(b) You are the future to our enlightenment.
(c) They are not very well organized.
(d) Do not get involved with them.

4. In Book Three, Chapter 6, why does Ayame say she was late coming home to take care of Daisuke?
(a) Because she went to get yakitori for Daisuke.
(b) Because she had sex with another woman in the park.
(c) Because she took an additional bath.
(d) Because she saw Haruki having sex with another man in the park.

5. What does Isak think Sunja will offset about him in their marriage in Book One, Chapter 13?
(a) His "impatience" (111).
(b) His "impractical nature” (111).
(c) His "inability to think of anyone except for himself" (111).
(d) His "fear of noodles” (111).