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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 gossips during breaks from factory work?

2. How many factory workers are saved by the person who tries to prevent them from being taken away?

3. After Grandfather's death, what is Captain Narita's complaint about the factory?

4. What is wrong with Kisa?

5. Who does not speak after Grandfather's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Unhi helps Sookan at school.

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

3. What is significant about the names of Sookan's brothers?

4. What will probably happen if the factory workers become Spirit Girls?

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 is Sookan expelled from school?

8. What does Sookan learn by rubbing Grandfather's feet?

9. Describe Haiwon.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore and discuss the writing style used in "Year of Impossible Goodbyes."

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of freedom within the text.

Essay Topic 3

Explore and discuss the theme of youth and its loss within the text.

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