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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, why does Sookan think she is being punished?
(a) Because she has angered Mother.
(b) Because she stole rice.
(c) Because she hates Captain Narita.
(d) Because she killed Grandfather.

2. Who does Grandfather want to tell the children about their family?
(a) Aunt Tiger.
(b) Theresa.
(c) Kisa.
(d) Mother.

3. What does the family do to soothe Grandfather while he is sick?
(a) Give him a bath.
(b) Brush his hair.
(c) Oil his skin.
(d) Feed him broth.

4. What does Sookan want to plant?
(a) Shrubs.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Blueberries.
(d) Flowers.

5. What did Grandfather used to have?
(a) A topknot.
(b) A kimono.
(c) Ninja pants.
(d) A wok.

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

7. At school, who is nice to Sookan?
(a) Narita Sensei.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Unhi.
(d) No one.

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

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

10. How many factory workers are saved by the person who tries to prevent them from being taken away?
(a) Half of them.
(b) None.
(c) All of them.
(d) One.

11. Who tries to cheer up Mother after Grandfather dies?
(a) Haiwon and Okja.
(b) Father Carroll.
(c) Father.
(d) Captain Narita.

12. At school, who does Sookan have to stand next to in line?
(a) Narita Sensei.
(b) Haiwon.
(c) Inchun.
(d) Theresa.

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

14. What birthday gift does Mother retrieve?
(a) A book.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A radio.
(d) Sushi.

15. What "gifts" do Sookan and Inchun give all the factory workers?
(a) Wedgies.
(b) Licorice gum balls.
(c) Rice balls.
(d) Sprigs of pine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Sookan and Inchun to wash Grandfather's feet?

2. Who tries to prevent Sookan and Inchun from washing Grandfather's feet?

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

4. What does Sookan rub on Grandfather once a day?

5. When Sookan goes to school, what does she not know how to do?

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