28 Questions
What is the main story told by the middle-aged woman?
About her breaking into a boy's home during high school
What was Yŏngsŏn's major in art school?
Sculpture
What was Chŏngsu's job?
Set designer for a movie producer
What was Yŏngsŏn's opinion about her husband's talents?
She thought his talents were going to waste
What was the bus driver's rule in the story about Etgar Keret?
He would never open the door for people who were late
What is the significance of the name 'Hazaran' in Martin's story?
It is the name of the story, the fairy tale, and the country of birds
What is the occupation of the main character in 'The Red Fox Fur Coat'?
Bank clerk
Why does the pet shop owner not have moles in 'Blood'?
It is not specified in the story
What is the alleged cure for the son's illness in 'Blood'?
The blood of a mole
Why does the pet shop owner give their blood to the old lady in 'Blood'?
They feel bad for the woman and want to help
What is the outcome of the old lady's son after receiving the supposed mole blood in 'Blood'?
He is cured and can walk again
What is a common feature of the setting in structure texts?
A futuristic, otherworldly setting
What is the primary medium used to convey the narrative in graphic novels?
Comic form
What is the typical proportion of illustrations to text in an illustrated novel?
50% illustrations, 50% text
What historical event influenced the development of science fiction?
The Industrial Revolution
What is the name of the popular comic strip that was commonly read during free time in both American and European cultures?
Archie Comics
What is the main goal of skimming when reading a text?
To extract detailed information quickly
What is the primary purpose of scanning when reading a text?
To find specific information in a text
What is a characteristic of 21st-century literature?
It is often characterized as gender-sensitive and technologically alluding
What is the name of the Japanese writer mentioned in the text?
Haruki Murakami
What is the plot of the story 'Scheherazade' about?
A man who is unable to leave his house and is visited by a woman
What is the purpose of extensive reading in language learning?
To learn unknown words and infer their meaning
What is the main theme of the passage from Francisco Xavier Alarcon?
Finding hope and reassurance in times of loss
What is the occasion of the visit in the short story by J.M. Coetzee?
A son's visit from the United States
What is the main concern of the protagonist in the short story by J.M. Coetzee?
Whether her children are planning to take care of her
What is the setting of the science fiction novel by Henrietta Rose-Innes?
A post-apocalyptic Cape Town
What is the occupation of Francisco Xavier Alarcon?
Poet and educator
What is the award won by J.M. Coetzee?
Nobel Prize in Literature
Review reading approaches in 21st literature, including skimming and scanning, useful for extracting specific information at a faster pace. Learn to identify main ideas, dates, names, and places in texts.
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