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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 is Father Carroll?

2. Who watches Grandfather meditate?

3. What do many of the women do who have been taken away to be Spirit Girls?

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

5. After being caught having a feast, what does Grandfather ask the family to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the family business.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore and discuss symbolism used within the text.

Essay Topic 2

Explore and discuss examples of compassion exhibited by characters within "Year of Impossible Goodbyes."

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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