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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters 43-53 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the rough translation of the North Korean ideological term juche?
(a) Greatness.
(b) Homage.
(c) Self-reliance.
(d) Worship.

2. How old is Hyeonseo by the time she gets her new job at the cosmetics company in the Mihang district?
(a) 28.
(b) 25.
(c) 21.
(d) 19.

3. What was NOT a characteristic of the special class Hyeonseo began taking when she was 15?
(a) The class taught knitting skills.
(b) The class was for girls only.
(c) The class taught housekeeping skills.
(d) There were only three girls in the class.

4. Whom does Hyeonseo mentally thank for making her learn how to master Chinese characters?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her primary school teacher.
(d) Her brother.

5. With whom did Hyeonseo and Min-ho stay while their mother tended to their father in the Hyesan hospital?
(a) Aunt Pretty's family.
(b) Mr. Ahn's family.
(c) Uncle Opium's family.
(d) Uncle Cinema's family.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age does Hyeonseo first visit South Korea?

2. On what type of transport is Hyeonseo's mother traveling when she meets Hyeonseo's father?

3. How many broad categories exist within the caste system of songbun?

4. Hyeonseo's "Uncle" (105) Jung-gil is actually not her biological uncle, but is instead related to her in what way?

5. What substance does Hyeonseo's mother tell her is great for clearing up acne?

(see the answer key)

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