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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 piece was Albert's student playing when Sasha had called him for the first time in years?
2. What is the name of Mo-sae's grandson?
3. What is Albert's last name?
4. How much does So-hyun's aunt write a check for her for at the end of each month for her work?
5. Who is Sasha's daughter?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does So-hyun's aunt work to get her mother and father back together?
2. In the story "Skinship," why does So-hyun's family leave Korea?
3. Why does Young-ja feel anxious about leaving Mo-sae alone with their grandson in the story "The Art of Losing"?
4. Why does So-hyun dislike her cousin Susie so much?
5. What does Albert remember about Sasha from when they were students together?
6. Why does Sasha believe her daughter Alisa is special when it comes to the piano?
7. In the story "Solo Works for Piano," why is it awkward when Sasha calls Albert after so long?
8. Why does So-hyun's mother not travel back to Korea for her own mother's funeral?
9. What extremes does Albert go through to prepare for the Van Cliburn competition?
10. In Korea, where does So-hyun's mother and brother go with her when her father's actions become unbearable?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What specific topics and tensions related to end-of-life issues does Choi explore throughout this collection, and how do caregiving responsibilities affect different family's dynamics? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 2
Why does Sasha choose Albert as a potential teacher for Alisa in the story "Solo Works for Piano," and how does Albert fail to understand Sasha's intent and desperation in choosing him? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 3
How does Choi describe both Albert's and Alisa's experiences with Autism in the story "Solo Works for Piano?" Why do you think Choi chooses never to actually use the words "Autism" or "Autistic" in this story? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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