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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. Where did Hornclaw sleep when she worked for her relatives?
2. On page 148, how long is the job Bullfight is working on?
3. On page 137, what did Hornclaw grab and shove into her attacker's face?
4. What time did Hornclaw wake and find herself next to Ryu on page 198 after Cho and the baby died?
5. On page 217, what time does Dr. Kang's father go to pick up Haeni from kindergarten?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Dr. Chang not at the clinic when Hornclaw goes to get a note so she can return to work on page 166?
2. What conversation do Hornclaw and Bullfight have about the old man doing recycling who was killed?
3. Why have several agencies refused to help a woman and kill a man who got her daughter addicted to drugs?
4. How does Hornclaw make sure Deadweight will be all right if she does not return from a job?
5. How does Hornclaw feel about eliminating Mr. Kang, and when was the last time that Hornclaw felt that way about a target?
6. What work did Hornclaw do at the nightclub?
7. What does Hornclaw clean after she comes home on page 182?
8. How did Ryu die?
9. Why could Ryu and Hornclaw not quit their line of work?
10. What is Hornclaw's targe on page 201, and why does she believe the person has been selected as a target?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Byeong-Mo use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes make the writing more interesting?
Essay Topic 2
A non-linear narrative moves back and forth in time. How does Byeong-Mo use a non-linear narrative to focus on what is important in the story? How does the non-linear narrative help readers better understand characters, especially Hornclaw?
Essay Topic 3
The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of The Old Woman with the Knife and why is that incident the climax?
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