Crying in H Mart

What does the word embody mean in the context of Zauner’s memoir?

• To misrepresent

• To represent a quality or idea exactly

• To hide emotions

• To reject something

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What is the meaning of fusion as used in the text?

• Separation of ideas

• Blending of different styles or cultures

• A type of Korean dish

• A religious ceremony

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What does pseudo describe in Zauner’s experience at H Mart?

• Authentic Korean dishes

• Something that appears real but is not

• Traditional Korean customs

• Genuine emotions

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The word affront most nearly means:

• A playful joke

• A serious insult

• A kind gesture

• A cooking technique

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Ludicrous is used to describe something that is:

• Reasonable and practical

• Silly or unreasonable to the point of laughter

• Emotional and heartfelt

• Traditional and cultural

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Cryptic most closely means:

• Clear and understandable

• Mysterious or difficult to understand

• Funny or playful

• Emotional and sad

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What does arbitrary mean as Zauner uses it in describing grief?

• Carefully planned

• Coming about unpredictably or by chance

• Traditional and cultural

• Emotional and heartfelt

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Irrationally describes something done:

• Using logic and reason

• Without clear reason or thinking

• Out of respect

• Carefully and deliberately

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Concave in the text refers to something that is:

• Rounded inward

• Pointed outward

• Flat and smooth

• Jagged

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Pilgrimage in the text refers to:

• A religious journey

• A significant journey for personal or cultural reasons

• A walk to the store

• A casual visit

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