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Rick Smolan: The story of a girl

Rick Smolan: The story of a girl

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

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9th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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A photographer recounts his journey from photographing Amerasian children to adopting a Korean girl named Eun-Sook. Initially tasked with documenting the lives of Amerasian children, he becomes deeply involved with Eun-Sook and her grandmother. After the grandmother's request, he arranges for Eun-Sook's adoption by his friends in the US. The story follows Eun-Sook's transition to her new life, her growth into Natasha, and her eventual return to Korea, highlighting themes of love, cultural transition, and resilience.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's initial assignment for TIME Magazine in 1978?

To write an article on American soldiers

To document the Vietnam War

To photograph Amerasian children in Southeast Asia

To cover the Korean cultural festival

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Eun-Sook Lee's grandmother react to Westerners visiting the village?

She welcomed them warmly

She ignored their presence

She hid Eun-Sook from them

She asked them to help with chores

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the grandmother's request to the narrator regarding Eun-Sook?

To teach Eun-Sook English

To find a school for Eun-Sook

To take Eun-Sook to America

To photograph Eun-Sook for a magazine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Eun-Sook take on at Father Keane's orphanage?

She helped with administrative tasks

She became a teacher

She organized the children and set up a work detail

She worked in the kitchen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What name did Eun-Sook choose for herself after moving to America?

Natasha

Emily

Sophia

Anna

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Natasha adapt to her new life in America?

She returned to Korea

She refused to go to school

She quickly learned English and became popular

She struggled to fit in

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Natasha's first job in America?

Babysitting

Teaching Korean

Working at Burger King

Working at a library

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