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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when students wet their pants at school?
(a) They have to change their clothes.
(b) They must scrub the floor.
(c) They are given diapers.
(d) They are sent home.

2. Who used to publish an underground newspaper for Korean independence?
(a) Sookan's mother and father.
(b) Kisa.
(c) Theresa.
(d) Grandfather.

3. At Japanese school, what do the students make?
(a) Socks.
(b) Simple weapons.
(c) Ashtrays.
(d) Kimonos.

4. Who tries to lift Inchun's spirits after the birthday feast is interrupted?
(a) Sookan.
(b) Kisa.
(c) Theresa.
(d) Haiwon.

5. What has happened to Aunt Tiger's husband?
(a) She was never married.
(b) He is in America.
(c) He is probably dead.
(d) He divorced her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Sookan about Korean history and language?

2. How long was Grandfather tortured before he was rescued?

3. Who do the Japanese claim they are protecting Korea from?

4. Who watches Grandfather meditate?

5. After Grandfather's death, who tries to make up for Mother's absent-mindedness?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Grandfather's death, why does Sookan feel that she is being punished and by who?

2. Describe the setting of "Year of Impossible Goodbyes."

3. Describe how Unhi helps Sookan at school.

4. When Kisa is beaten by the Japanese army, how could this be seen as a metaphor for the Korean people?

5. Who is the first person to ever beat Sookan and why?

6. Do you think that it was wise of Grandfather to meditate under the tree?

7. Why don't the Sock Girls run away when Mother tells them to?

8. What does Captain Narita do to punish the family for having a party?

9. Why do you think Mother did not want Inchun and Sookan to rub Grandfather's feet?

10. Why does Mother give up her hairpin and what does she get for it?

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