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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

What is the likely significance of the narrative's references to how the artist feels about his appearance? (from Part 2, Mongolian Mark – Section 1)

They suggest the artist feels unattractive and sexually undesirable.

They suggest there is another reason for him to get involved with Yeong-hye: if she finds him attractive, maybe his wife will again.

They suggest that there is another reason for the artist to get back to his work: if he's painting, women will find him attractive again.

They suggest that the artist feels grateful that his wife still loves him, in spite of his appearance.

2.

What is the essential reason that Mr. Cheong chose to marry the woman he did? (from Part 1, The Vegetarian – Section 1)

He believed her refusal to wear a bra suggested an active sexuality, which he wanted to enjoy.

He believed she would be exactly the kind of submissive wife he thought she should be.

He believed he could transform her into exactly the kind of submissive wife he believed she should be.

He believed she would be exactly the kind of independent-minded wife he thought she should be.

3.

Which character has the symbolically significant dream about the white bird? (from Part 3, Flaming Trees – Section 4)

Ji-woo.

Yeong-hi.

Hi-joo.

In-hye.

4.

Why is the character of Hi-joo significant? (from Part 3, Flaming Trees – Section 2)

She is the only character in the entire book who unquestioningly accepts Yeong-hye for who she is.

She is the only character in Part 3 who is not, in some way, connected to the psychiatric hospital.

She is the only character in the entire book who unquestioningly condemns Yeong-hye's sexual behavior.

She is the only character in in Part 3 who confronts In-hye about her attitude towards Yeong-hye.

5.

Which married couple is getting a divorce? (from Part 2, Mongolian Mark – Section 1)

The artist and Yeong-hye.

Mr. Cheong and In-hye.

In-hye and the artist.

Yeong-hye and Mr. Cheong.

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