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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even though it is against the law, what do the planes do?
(a) They fly through a no-fly zone.
(b) They attack Seoul.
(c) They fly prisoners across international borders.
(d) They bomb the train.

2. Why does Mother ties strings to Yoko's and Ko's wrists?
(a) As a punishment.
(b) So they can't escape.
(c) As part of a Japanese tradition.
(d) So they don't lose each other.

3. Who gives the family some difficulty?
(a) The nurse.
(b) The doctor.
(c) The stationmaster.
(d) The pregnant woman.

4. What does Yoko liken her blanket to?
(a) An iron on her back.
(b) A pacifier in her mouth.
(c) A necessary evil.
(d) A burden on her conscience.

5. Why do the Korean Communists resent the Japanese?
(a) Because they were racists.
(b) Because they believed in a different religion.
(c) Because the Japanese killed so many Koreans in World War I.
(d) Because they were under Japanese rule for so long.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the note say that Yoko gives the corporal?

2. Who is a bigger threat to Yoko and her family?

3. How does Yoko's family survive?

4. Who is the train station crowded with?

5. Who is the only family member to make a convincing soldier?

(see the answer key)

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