Sora
What was the name Youngsoo called Sora?
Noona
After Youngsoo failed to catch any fish in the beginning of the book, what did Youngsoo promise Sora?
Catch any fish that she wants and give it to her.
What was found under Sora and Youngsoo's shirts?
Lice
What did Sora and her siblings call their parents?
They called their father Abhji and their mother Omahri.
What did the American soldiers give Sora's village when they marched through the town?
Tootsie Rolls
Once they were separated from their family, what decision did Sora make that almost led to her and Youngsoo being kidnapped?
Sora decided to head back to their home, because she thought that their family would meet them there
What was Youngsoo's job in hiding Abahji in the hole?
Sweeping up all of the footprints in the dirt.
What happened to the two boys with shaved heads?
They drowned while crossing the river in Pyongyang.
Where did the Paks hide from soldiers when they had first begun their journey?
A cornfield
Where did Sora's uncle live?
The Gukje Market in Busan.
What was Omahani teaching Sora to make for her 13th birthday?
A squid dish
What game did Youngsoo and Sora play just before he died?
Yoot.
What did they find in large pots in people's homes?
Kimchi, fermented cabbage.
What was the story that Abahji told Sora and Youngsoo, after they first learned of the war?
What is communism?
A political party with a dictator who controls a country's everyday life.
Why didn't Sora have belongings when she and Youngsoo were separated from their family?
Sora was in charge of making sure Youngsoo was safe, and all that she brought with her was the map from Youngsoo's book.
What objects did Youngsoo carry in his pocket on the journey?
A spinning top, a handful of river rocks, and a fishing net string, and twigs.
What caused Sora and Youngsoo to be separated from their parents?
A large crowd and a bomb dropped.
What color was the dress Omahni sewed for Sora's graduation?
Blue
What was the name of the little girl whose mother Sora followed in order to stay safe?
Joonie
Once in Busan, when did the school year start and when did Sora start attending?
The school year started in March, but Sore started attending in May.
About how long had Youngsoo been sick before he died and what was he sick with?
About two months and he was sick with pneumonia.
What did the couple want to do to Youngsoo when Sora and Youngsoo came for shelter?
They tried to adopt Youngsoo and did not want Sora.
What were the gifts Sora's "uncle" gave her before he was captured and killed?
Cucumbers and Peanuts
What sea did the author's mother cross when escaping from North Korea?
The Yellow Sea