Crying in H Mart
by Michelle Zauner
About_
This study guide accompanies a memoir exploring the author’s relationship with her mother, illness, grief, and
Korean-American identity, as told through the lens of food, family, and memory. It follows her journey from
childhood through caregiving during her mother’s cancer treatment and into the aftermath of loss and healing. The
guide is organized around five major sections of the book, each paired with comprehension and discussion
activities. This study guide contains 65 questions across 5 chapter sections (50 Factual + 15 Critical), 1 Crossword
Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (50 total), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (15 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 10-12
Teacher Note_
This guide is designed to help students engage deeply with a moving, layered memoir about grief, identity, and
family. The factual questions build close-reading and comprehension skills, while the critical questions invite
students to grapple with the emotional and cultural complexity of the narrative. We hope this resource saves you
preparation time while sparking meaningful classroom discussion.