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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. Who cries tears of joy at the birthday feast?

2. What are the special feast dishes made of?

3. What has happened to Aunt Tiger's husband?

4. At Japanese school, what is against the rules to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where are Sookan's siblings?

4. Describe how Unhi helps Sookan at school.

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

6. How does Mother obtain gifts and food for Haiwon's 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 happens at lunch during Sookan's first day at school?

10. Who is the first person to ever beat Sookan and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Sookan's education within the novel, mentioning:

1) Japanese school

2) Little Proletariat School

3) Grandfather's home lessons

4) Sookan's school in Seoul.

Essay Topic 2

Explore and discuss symbolism used within the text.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Sookan's family members and their roles in "Year of Impossible Goodbyes."

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