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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III Fear to The Village of Widows - Pages 181-247.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Young-sook was a girl, at what age did a haenyeo officially retire?
(a) 60.
(b) 55.
(c) 57.
(d) 62.

2. In 1938, how old was Do-saeng's daughter?
(a) 19.
(b) 17.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

3. When could conch not be picked from the ocean floor when Young-sook was a baby diver?
(a) January to February.
(b) October through December.
(c) July to September.
(d) April to June.

4. In "When Thoughts Turn to Weddings," how long had Young-sook and Mi-ja been away from home?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 7 months.
(d) 6 months.

5. In "Leaving-Home Water-Work," how long had Young-sook and Mi-ja been working as haenyeo outside of Jeju?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the ceremony to help Yu-ri regain consciousness in 1938, what color ribbons were on the shaman's ritual knives?

2. How many days of torture and killing were in Bukchon in "The Village of Widows"?

3. What matching shirts does a tourist family wear that Young-sook watches in "Day 1: 2008"?

4. What did Kim Mandeok spend to buy rice for the people when there was a famine?

5. What occupation did Jun-bu wish to pursue?

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