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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with Grandfather's feet?
(a) They are very rough.
(b) They are mangled and missing toenails.
(c) He doesn't have feet.
(d) They have a fungus growing in the nails.

2. Who is Father Carroll?
(a) A University professor.
(b) Sookan's step-father.
(c) A homeless man.
(d) An American missionary.

3. What does Captain Narita do to punish Grandfather?
(a) Steal his shoes.
(b) Have the pine tree cut down.
(c) Beat him with a switch.
(d) Kill him.

4. Who cries tears of joy at the birthday feast?
(a) Aunt Tiger.
(b) Kisa.
(c) Mother.
(d) Haiwon.

5. What is Grandfather missing on one hand?
(a) Fingernails.
(b) Wrinkles.
(c) Fingerprints.
(d) A thumb.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gossips during breaks from factory work?

2. What are the special feast dishes made of?

3. What did the Japanese do to two of the towns the family had lived in?

4. What does the family do to soothe Grandfather while he is sick?

5. Who is the narrator of "Year of Impossible Goodbyes"?

(see the answer key)

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