Korea by John McgGahern

What is the main reason the father and son go fishing in the story?

• To enjoy a leisurely campfire meal

• To make extra money for the family

• To catch a mess of trout

• To spend quality time together

Why does the father suggest the son consider emigrating to America?

• To escape the war

• To find better educational opportunities

• To find more job opportunities

• To join the military

What is the father in danger of losing due to the growing tourist trade?

• His fishing boat

• His commercial fishing license

• His family farm

• His home

What does the father think about "highfalutin" learning?

• He values it highly

• He doesn't have much use for it

• He encourages it for his son

• He regrets not having it himself

What traumatic experience did the father have during the 1919 Anglo-Irish War of Independence?

• He was a prisoner of war

• He lost his family

• He was injured in battle

• He was forced to emigrate

What does the father regret after revealing his war experience to his son?

• Not telling the story sooner

• Cutting the son off when he tries to bring it up again

• Not going to America himself

• Not having a better job

Who is Luke Moran in the story?

• The father's brother

• A former local boy who went to America

• The son's best friend

• A famous fisherman

What compensation does Luke Moran's family receive after his death?

• A new house

• A hero’s funeral and insurance payment

• A fishing license

• A scholarship for his siblings

What does the father want to talk about with his son?

• His own war experiences

• The son's future in America

• The son's school exams

• The family farm

What does the son prefer to wait for before making a decision about emigrating?

• His father's approval

• Results of his school exams

• A job offer in America

• A letter from Luke Moran