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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are So-hyun's aunt and Susie the only ones in the family who go back to Korea for a time?
(a) The tickets are too expensive for everyone else.
(b) So-hyun's uncle said he needed her mother to cook for him.
(c) So-hyun was too sick to go, so her mother stayed with her.
(d) This was how their grandmother wanted it.

2. Where did one sister of Young-ja's move to?
(a) Russia.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

3. What does Happy wear to his work experience every day?
(a) Scrubs.
(b) A dasiki.
(c) A suit and tie.
(d) A green polo with the company logo.

4. What is Sasha's married name?
(a) Moore.
(b) Hendricks.
(c) Frederickson.
(d) Smith.

5. What word does Mo-sae use to call for his wife when he gets frustrated at her absence?
(a) Firo.
(b) Yeobo.
(c) Marlow.
(d) Tiro.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one thing that won Mo-sae over that Young-ja did?

2. How much does So-hyun's aunt write a check for her for at the end of each month for her work?

3. What happens to Albert after his divorce?

4. What does Albert think Sasha does more than anyone else he knows?

5. In the story "Skinship," what event makes So-hyun's aunt travel back to Korea?

Short Essay Questions

1. What incident does So-hyun recall with great clarity happening between her parents just before leaving Korea?

2. What does Albert remember about Sasha from when they were students together?

3. In the story "Solo Works for Piano," why is it awkward when Sasha calls Albert after so long?

4. How does the community find out about Mo-sae's illness?

5. What does Albert think is the greatness of the Moonlight Sonata?

6. How does So-hyun's aunt work to get her mother and father back together?

7. In "Skinship," where do So-hyun and her family stay at first in America?

8. In the story "Skinship," why does So-hyun's family leave Korea?

9. Why does Sasha contact Albert again after many years of being out of touch?

10. How do Albert's classmates remember him?

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