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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Day 1: 2008," who picks up Young-sook and gathers her bags?

2. In "On the Sleeping Mat," how much more college did Jun-bu have?

3. What is Young-sook doing at the beginning of "Day 1: 2008"?

4. How many days after Young-sook was married did she begin diving with the collective again?

5. In "A Golden Rope," how old was Young-sook's daughter when her water-work contract ended?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Life Bubbles," what did Young-sook's mother instruct her about learning and being mindful?

2. How did Young-sook meet Mi-ja?

3. Why was Mi-ja allowed to come to Hado every other day in September?

4. What are women doing on the beach in "Day 1: 2008"?

5. How was Yu-ri after she regained consciousness?

6. How did Mi-ja feel about the marriage arranged for her and Lee Sang-mun?

7. What did Young-sook and Jun-bu like to do after their marriage?

8. In "How Do We Fall in Love," what happened when Japanese soldiers came while Mother, Mi-ja, and Young-sook were working in the field?

9. How does Clara tell Young-sook that she learned Jeju?

10. In "Day 1: 2008," why does a family group approach Young-sook when she is collecting algae on the beach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The haenyeo practiced Shamanism. What was Shamanism? How does Shamanism affect everyday life for the haenyeo? Why is Shamanism outlawed? Why is it difficult when Shamanism is outlawed?

Essay Topic 2

Euphemisms are words or statements that are used instead of profanity or an offensive term. What are some examples of euphemisms used in the book? Did Young-sook grow up in a conservative society where things like sex and other topics were not discussed openly? How did their culture affect their use of certain terms? Why did they use euphemisms for terms like to “share love”?

Essay Topic 3

Mi-ja and Young-sook met when they were seven years old. What type of friendship did the girls have? Would they have been considered best friends? How was the relationship damaged? Was the relationship ever repaired?

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