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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. What "gifts" do Sookan and Inchun give all the factory workers?

2. The Japanese would not let ___ visit Grandfather as he was sick and dying.

3. During her first day at school, what is confiscated from Sookan at lunchtime?

4. After the birthday feast is interrupted, what does Sookan wonder about the Japanese?

5. What do most Koreans eat?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Sookan expelled from school?

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

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

5. How does Mother obtain gifts and food for Haiwon's party?

6. Describe Haiwon.

7. What happens when Captain Narita finds the family having a birthday party?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Sookan's education within the novel, mentioning:

1) Japanese school

2) Little Proletariat School

3) Grandfather's home lessons

4) Sookan's school in Seoul.

Essay Topic 2

Explain ways in which Sookan's family resisted oppression, perhaps mentioning:

1) Haiwon's birthday

2) Sookan and Inchun being taught Korean language and culture

3) Escaping Communist rule

Essay Topic 3

Explore and discuss examples of social class divisions within the text, being sure to touch upon:

A) Race.

B) Politics.

C) Prominence and wealth.

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