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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sookan rub on Grandfather once a day?
(a) Lavender essence.
(b) Lard.
(c) Vick's Vaporub.
(d) Lemon oil.

2. Who wrote "Year of Impossible Goodbyes"?
(a) Banana Yoshimoto.
(b) Sook Nyul Choi.
(c) Amy Tan.
(d) Yu Hua.

3. Who introduced Mother to Catholicism?
(a) Theresa.
(b) Father Carroll.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Kisa.

4. After Grandfather's death, who tries to make up for Mother's absent-mindedness?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) Haiwon.
(c) Sookan and Inchun.
(d) Theresa.

5. The Japanese would not let ___ visit Grandfather as he was sick and dying.
(a) A doctor.
(b) Aunt Tiger.
(c) Sookan.
(d) Grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Grandfather's death, why does Sookan think she is being punished?

2. What does Sookan want to plant?

3. After the birthday feast is interrupted, what does Sookan wish for the first time in her life?

4. What are the special feast dishes made of?

5. In what city does "Year of Impossible Goodbyes" take place?

(see the answer key)

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