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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. Who watches Grandfather meditate?
(a) Theresa.
(b) Inchun.
(c) Sookan.
(d) Aunt Tiger.

2. Who tries to prevent Sookan and Inchun from washing Grandfather's feet?
(a) Haiwon.
(b) Theresa.
(c) Kisa.
(d) Mother.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to Aunt Tiger's husband?

2. What is Mother's religion?

3. What type of tree does Grandfather meditate under?

4. Who is Narita Sensei married to?

5. What are the normal everyday dishes made of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens at lunch during Sookan's first day at school?

3. Describe the family business.

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

5. Why does Sookan wonder if the Japanese have god-like powers?

6. Why is Sookan expelled from school?

7. Describe Mother after Grandfather's death.

8. What does the family do for Haiwon's birthday?

9. Who is Father Carroll, and why is he important?

10. How does Sookan try to cheer up Inchun after the pine tree is cut down?

(see the answer keys)

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