WorksheetsTGW7N - Chapter 17
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
What was the boy's career aspiration?
Tank driver
Pop star
Police officer
Accordionist
Why did the boy want to be a tank driver?
To defend the country
To travel the world
To find adventure
To impress his friends
What did the boy's teacher think of his answer?
Disappointed
Confused
Excited
Surprised
How did the boy feel about sharing his career choice?
Nervous
Proud
Indifferent
Embarrassed
Why did the boy and his classmates tell the teacher what she wanted to hear?
They were afraid of punishment
They didn't have any other ambitions
They wanted to please their parents
They believed it was the right thing to do
What did the protagonist want to do in addition to pursuing a career as an accordionist?
Start a business
Become a teacher
Join the military
Travel the world
Why did the protagonist think starting an illicit business would be exciting?
To challenge authority
To make a lot of money
To rebel against society
To experience danger
8. How did the protagonist plan to ensure her future family had enough to eat?
By becoming a pop star
By trading in illegal goods
By working for the government
By marrying into a wealthy family
Who supported the protagonist's career choice as an accordionist?
Her teacher
Her father
Her mother
Her best friend
What made the protagonist cry when her mother mentioned her father?
Reminiscing about her father's love for accordion music
Fear of turning eighteen and becoming an adult
Disappointment in her mother's lack of support
Anger towards her absent father
What would happen when the protagonist turned eighteen?
She would receive an official identification passbook
She would become a legal adult
Her mother would give her permission to cross the border
She would be punished for any pranks or misdemeanors caused as an adult
Why was the protagonist tempted to cross the river to the border county of Changbai?
To meet Chinese pop stars
To explore potential contacts
To escape her country
To study economics
What did the protagonist believe about the Chinese people before her friend crossed the river?
They were envious of North Koreans
They were poorer than North Koreans
They lived in luxurious homes
They had better access to food
What realization began to change the protagonist's beliefs about her country?
The abundance of Chinese products in the North Korean market
The fashionable Chinese business people in Hyesan
The glowing city lights in Changbai
The Chinese TV dramas showcasing a higher standard of living
Why did the protagonist's mother refuse to let her cross the river?
It was a serious crime
She didn't trust the friend's mother
She wanted to protect her from danger
She didn't want her exposed to Chinese culture
How did the protagonist feel about her mother's decision?
Disappointed
Relieved
Indifferent
Angry
What did the protagonist's mother purchase for her to sway her desire to cross the river?
A pair of stylish shoes
A new accordion
A ticket to a concert
A book about Chinese culture
What made the protagonist believe crossing into China was highly risky?
Her mother's stern warning
The presence of border guards
The potential consequences
The fear of being arrested
