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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: To the Heart of the Dragon, Chapters 19-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does Mr. Ahn live?
(a) Hyesan.
(b) Shanghai.
(c) Bangkok.
(d) Changbai.

2. What border was Hyeonseo's father crossing when he was arrested?
(a) He was crossing from China into North Korea.
(b) He was crossing from China into South Korea.
(c) He was crossing from North Korea into China.
(d) He was crossing from South Korea into North Korea.

3. How does Hyeonseo escape the painful and confusing truth her Uncle Jung-gil shares with her about North Korea?
(a) She focuses on her cigarette.
(b) She focuses on feeling sleepy.
(c) She focuses on her watch.
(d) She focuses on her ice cream.

4. After Hyeonseo talks her way out of the men's salon, in what type of vehicle does she escape?
(a) A taxi.
(b) A bus.
(c) A tuk-tuk.
(d) A bicycle.

5. What does Hyeonseo say is the only "permitted outlet for spiritual fervor" (41) in North Korea?
(a) Kim worship.
(b) The business trade.
(c) One Catholic mass per year.
(d) Self-criticism sessions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What quality of Hyesan does Hyeonseo say leads to its status as a moneymaking town?

2. When Hyeonseo and her family move back to Hyesan, they find that the city has changed in what way?

3. What was the title of Hyeonseo's favorite song and is also the title of Chapter 10 of her memoir?

4. For what reason is Uncle Opium protected from investigation?

5. At what age are North Koreans forced to join the Socialist Youth League?

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