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1. Briefly describe the woman whose purse gets snatched.

The woman whose purse gets snatched is beautiful. Dean describes her teeth as milky white and her hair is reddish-orange and curly. She is athletic and tan. She is in her early 20s.

2. Why does Lia have a "minder" during her stay in North Korea?

Lia has a minder, or guide, during her stay in North Korea because Lia is posing as a Chinese journalist. The minder is assigned to show her around and act as an interpreter.

3. Why does Lia think she is directed to two soldiers who want to see her? What happens instead?

Lia thinks she is directed to two soldiers who want to see her for a bribe. Instead, she is taken to a room where her official papers are requested and handed over. Then she is beaten and stripped.

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