Exploring the Themes of Paul Yoon's 'Run Me to Earth'

What was the main consequence of the CIA-backed aerial bombing missions in 1960?

• Political reform

• Economic collapse

• Technological advancement

• Mass displacement and migration

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

How did the speaker describe the historical event involving the CIA-backed bombing missions?

• A shadow history

• A well-documented event

• A minor incident

• A celebrated victory

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the primary focus of the book mentioned by the speaker?

• Three orphaned children affected by the war

• Political leaders

• Technological advancements

• Economic policies

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What happens to the three orphaned children in the book?

• They become wealthy

• They are adopted by a royal family

• They are displaced and separated again

• They start a new business

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the speaker mean by 'shadow histories'?

• Histories that are celebrated

• Histories that are well-known

• Histories that are hidden or not widely recognized

• Histories that are fictional

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the nature of the book discussed by the speaker?

• A purely fictional story

• A historical document

• A blend of fiction and real events

• A scientific research paper

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2