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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Grandfather's death, what is Captain Narita's complaint about the factory?
(a) The factory workers make too much noise.
(b) There is not enough productivity.
(c) The Japanese army no longer needs socks.
(d) The socks it produces are defective.

2. After the birthday feast, who hauls wood away from the family's yard?
(a) The police.
(b) The neighborhood kids.
(c) The nuns.
(d) The sock girls.

3. At Japanese school, who beats Sookan?
(a) Unhi.
(b) Narita Sensei.
(c) Kisa.
(d) Aunt Tiger.

4. At Japanese school, what is against the rules to do?
(a) Make weapons.
(b) Share.
(c) Praise the Japanese Emperor.
(d) Scrub the floor.

5. After Grandfather's death, who does Sookan think is punishing her?
(a) No one.
(b) Mother.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) God.

6. Who do the Japanese claim they are protecting Korea from?
(a) The Eskimos.
(b) The Chinese.
(c) The Nigerians.
(d) The White Devils.

7. In what city does "Year of Impossible Goodbyes" take place?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Seoul.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) Pyongyang.

8. Who catches the family having a feast?
(a) Aunt Tiger.
(b) Haiwon.
(c) Captain Narita.
(d) Kisa.

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

10. In Chapter 2, whose birthday is coming up?
(a) Sookan's.
(b) Theresa's.
(c) Inchun's.
(d) Haiwon's.

11. Who is the narrator of "Year of Impossible Goodbyes"?
(a) Sookan.
(b) Inchun.
(c) Theresa.
(d) It doesn't say.

12. What special food does Mother get for the birthday feast?
(a) Millet.
(b) Rice.
(c) Ice Cream.
(d) Pie.

13. Who is Narita Sensei married to?
(a) Captain Narita.
(b) Kisa.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) No one.

14. What is a Spirit Girl?
(a) A sex slave.
(b) A spiritual advisor.
(c) A cheerleader.
(d) A massage therapist.

15. Who is the factory supervisor?
(a) Sookan.
(b) Kisa.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Theresa.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Japanese school, what do the students make?

2. Who is Narita Sensei?

3. What heirloom did Sookan's mother save?

4. What is wrong with Grandfather's feet?

5. What are the normal everyday dishes made of?

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