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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Big Eyes to The Vast Unknowable Sea - Pages 249-307.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Ring of Fire," when did the Americans announce that those living south of the 38th Parallel would have their own elections?
(a) May 10.
(b) April 15.
(c) June 7.
(d) March 23.

2. When Young-sook came back to Jeju in "A Golden Rope," how many Japanese soldiers were rumored to be living underground?
(a) 90,000.
(b) Over 75,000.
(c) 85,000.
(d) About 100,000.

3. What color did the Kim family wear for mourning when Sun-sil died?
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

4. What is the name of the woman who approaches Young-sook looking for her grandmother in "Day 1: 2008"?
(a) Megan.
(b) Louise.
(c) Janet.
(d) Rachel.

5. When did Kim Mandeok live?
(a) 220 years ago.
(b) 190 years ago.
(c) 415 years ago.
(d) 300 years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Sun-sil when she married?

2. What was the date in "Swallowing Water Breath"?

3. What percent of Young-sook's earnings did Granny Cho agree to receive in return for her babysitting Yu-ri and Min-lee in "A Golden Rope"?

4. When Young-sook was a girl, at what age did a haenyeo officially retire?

5. In "Day 3: 2008," how old is Clara?

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