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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II ("First Language" - "A Map of the Simplified World," Pages 57 - 110).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What changes Ji-won's mother's behavior in the beginning of this story?
(a) Her cancer.
(b) Her depression.
(c) Her pregnancy.
(d) Her work obligations.

2. What does Sae-ri think of James as a father?
(a) He is an angry father.
(b) He is an indifferent father.
(c) He is a very good father.
(d) He provides financially for the children but lacks emotional engagement.

3. How did Soo first meet Jae?
(a) He was Ki-tae's friend.
(b) He was a neighbor.
(c) He was her brother's friend.
(d) The matchmaker connected them.

4. What is one of Sae-ri's mother's concerns about the proposed husband waiting for Sae-ri in America?
(a) He is too old for her.
(b) He already has children.
(c) He is not working.
(d) He is too young for her.

5. What does Sae-ri consider doing instead of going to America to get married in an arranged marriage?
(a) Marrying someone else in Korea.
(b) Killing herself.
(c) Fleeing in Korea before she leaves for America.
(d) Faking her own death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the American name of Sae-ri's son?

2. What loss does Ki-tae suffer in the large-scale disaster in Korea?

3. What airport did Jae pick Soo up at when she first arrived in America?

4. Where does Jae get his Korean newspaper?

5. What do guests traditionally shower the bride and groom with in a Korean wedding?

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