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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to cheer up Mother after Grandfather dies?

2. What did Grandfather used to have?

3. What does Grandfather do while the children are being told about their family?

4. What is wrong with Kisa?

5. What does Mother trade for food?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe how Unhi helps Sookan at school.

3. What did Grandfather used to wear, and why did he have to get rid of it?

4. Why does Grandfather listen to Mother tell the children their family history?

5. What do the factory workers try to do to prevent being taken away to become Spirit Girls?

6. Describe the family business.

7. Describe Haiwon.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Argue whether the setting in "Year of Impossible Goodbyes" is pivotal to the story.

Essay Topic 2

Explore and discuss the complex human relationships as they appear in "Year of Impossible Goodbyes."

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the appearances of abuse within the text.

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