My Korean Name Quiz

Why does Won Chul tell his mother he does not want to take tea to his grandfather?

• He is scared by Grandfather's age and appearance.

• He is embarrassed that he never learned to speak his grandfather's language.

• He is angry that Grandfather never visited before.

• He is worried his grandfather will dislike him.

Which sentence from the passage supports the inference that Won Chul is annoyed by Grandfather?

• My grandfather left Korea to live with us in New York when he was almost eighty years old.

• I said, "Grandpa, I told you I can't understand you!"

• "Me," I said. "Won Chul is my middle name."

• Sometimes, if I go up into the attic and listen very carefully, I can almost hear his voice rising and falling, telling me stories I don't understand.

Based on the text, what is the Korean word for grandfather?

• Hanja

• Aigoo

• Won Chul

• Halabogee

What can you infer from the fact that Won Chul's grandfather insisted on speaking to him in Korean?

• He thought his grandson could understand him.

• He only knew one word in English.

• He wanted to share his culture with his grandson.

• He wanted t0o give Won Chul lessons in speaking Korean.

Which detail supports the inference that the grandfather came to live in New York because he was ill?

• He wore baggy clothing.

• He ate dried fish snacks.

• He smelled like moth balls.

• He coughed a lot.

Which sentence from the passage supports the inference that Won Chul was impressed to learn that his grandfather was a famous artist?

• Bringing me closer so that I could study the picture, he said, "Won Chol. You."

• "Wow," I said, holding the rice paper carefully.

• Not too long after that my grandfather went to a nursing home and died during the next summer while I was away at camp.

• I can see him swishing his brush over the rice paper, and then pointing to me, telling me my own name.

What can you infer from the fact that Won Chul has the drawing of his Korean name hanging in his bedroom?

• He keeps it there to inspire his artistic work.

• He keeps it there just to make his mother happy.

• He keeps it there because he hopes it will be worth money someday.

• He keeps it there because it is special to him.

Which paragraph contains evidence that Won Chul's attitude toward his grandfather is changing?

• Paragraph 23

• Paragraph 25

• Paragraph 30

• Paragraph 33

Based on the text, what is the best interpretation of the story?

• A grandfather intimidates his grandson into learning the Korean language.

• A grandfather tells his life story to his grandson, even though they speak different languages.

• A grandson comes to respect his grandfather, even though they are different.

• A grandson refuses to serve tea to his visiting grandfather, and later regrets his cruelty.

Which sentence from the passage supports the inference that Won Chul found his grandfather less annoying over time?

• He looked up at me, chewing his fish snack, and smiled.

• He talked for a long time, and I didn't understand a single word.

• I liked the sound of his raspy voice filling the warm attic.

• One day I was watching him draw lines on the paper.