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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. After the workers are taken away, who takes away all the factory equipment?

2. During her first day at school, what is confiscated from Sookan at lunchtime?

3. Who do the Japanese claim they are protecting Korea from?

4. What is wrong with Grandfather's feet?

5. What does "chun" mean?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Haiwon.

3. Describe how Unhi helps Sookan at school.

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

5. When Kisa is beaten by the Japanese army, how could this be seen as a metaphor for the Korean people?

6. What happens when Captain Narita finds the family having a birthday party?

7. Why does Sookan wonder if the Japanese have god-like powers?

8. Who is Father Carroll, and why is he important?

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

10. What does Captain Narita do to punish the family for having a party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Argue whether the setting in "Year of Impossible Goodbyes" is pivotal to the story.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Korean history as it relates to the setting and story of "Year of Impossible Goodbyes."

Essay Topic 3

Explore and discuss the narration used in "Year of Impossible Goodbyes."

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