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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 31-36 and Part Three: Journey into Darkness, Chapters 37-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What example is given of a person who would inhabit the lowest level of songbun?
(a) A political prisoner with no hope of release.
(b) A thief.
(c) A murderer whose victim is of higher status.
(d) A heretic.

2. In 1992, the North Korean government launched a widely publicized campaign called "Let us eat" (55), how many meals per day?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

3. What was the one luxury Hyeonseo says her family bought after moving into their riverfront home in Hyesan?
(a) A dishwasher.
(b) A color television set.
(c) A washing machine.
(d) A hair dryer.

4. The author states that once she entered kindergarten, she never again belonged to her parents, but instead belonged to whom?
(a) Kim Il-sung.
(b) Kim Jong-il.
(c) The state.
(d) Her future husband.

5. Hyeonseo remarks that the family's home by the river in Hyesan was perfect for what?
(a) Learning to ice skate.
(b) Her own gardening hobby.
(c) Her mother's illicit enterprises.
(d) Learning to sail.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hyeonseo's mother calls her a time other than their regular time, what does she tell Hyeonseo she has laid her hands on and is trying to sell?

2. When the receptionist at the restaurant calls Hyeonseo to tell her there are two men waiting for her there, who does Hyeonseo think they are?

3. What do the army officers tell Hyeonseo's mother and brother that they must do in order to be released from custody?

4. How does Hyeonseo escape the painful and confusing truth her Uncle Jung-gil shares with her about North Korea?

5. What nationality is Hyeonseo's new boss in her new position after she leaves her waitressing job?

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