A New Name
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Who is the author of 'A New Name'?
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Linda Sue Park, a Korean-American writer known for her children's and young adult literature based on Korean history and culture.
What historical event forms the background of this story?
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The Japanese occupation of Korea in 1940, when Koreans were forced to adopt Japanese names, language, and culture under strict control.
What does the name 'Keoko' mean, and how is it connected to Sun-hee’s real name?
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'Keoko' ends with 'ko', which means 'girl' in Japanese, but also sounds like 'sun’s rays'—matching the meaning of her Korean name 'Sun-hee', which means 'brightness of the sun'. Her father cleverly pr…
Why did Sun-hee’s family have to change their names?
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Because of a law imposed by the Japanese Empire during their occupation of Korea, forcing all Koreans to take Japanese names or face punishment.
What does 'Abuji' mean?
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'Abuji' is a Korean word meaning 'father'. In the story, Abuji helps his children choose Japanese names that secretly preserve their Korean identity.
What does 'Omoni' mean?
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'Omoni' is a Korean word for 'mother'. She comforts Sun-hee after she is punished for using a Korean name.
How did Sun-hee feel when she was punished for saying 'Myung-gin' instead of 'Megumi'?
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She felt angry and that it was deeply unfair. She wasn’t scared—she was furious because they hadn’t been given enough time to adjust to the new names.
Why was it especially serious when Sun-hee made a mistake in class?
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Because her father was the vice-principal, so she was expected to set an example. Any mistake from her would reflect badly on her family and be seen as rebellion.
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