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ICSE · Class 6 · English Literature

30 flashcards for A New Name (ICSE Class 6 English Literature) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "Who is the author of 'A New Name'?"

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Author and ContextHistorical ContextName and IdentityVocabularyCharacter EmotionSocial Pressure
Card 1Author and Context

Who is the author of 'A New Name'?

Answer

Linda Sue Park, a Korean-American writer known for her children's and young adult literature based on Korean history and culture.

Card 2Historical Context

What historical event forms the background of this story?

Answer

The Japanese occupation of Korea in 1940, when Koreans were forced to adopt Japanese names, language, and culture under strict control.

Card 3Name and Identity

What does the name 'Keoko' mean, and how is it connected to Sun-hee’s real name?

Answer

'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…

Card 4Historical Context

Why did Sun-hee’s family have to change their names?

Answer

Because of a law imposed by the Japanese Empire during their occupation of Korea, forcing all Koreans to take Japanese names or face punishment.

Card 5Vocabulary

What does 'Abuji' mean?

Answer

'Abuji' is a Korean word meaning 'father'. In the story, Abuji helps his children choose Japanese names that secretly preserve their Korean identity.

Card 6Vocabulary

What does 'Omoni' mean?

Answer

'Omoni' is a Korean word for 'mother'. She comforts Sun-hee after she is punished for using a Korean name.

Card 7Character Emotion

How did Sun-hee feel when she was punished for saying 'Myung-gin' instead of 'Megumi'?

Answer

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.

Card 8Social Pressure

Why was it especially serious when Sun-hee made a mistake in class?

Answer

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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Key topics in A New Name include Summary and Context, Themes and Messages, Character Analysis, Grammar and Language Use. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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