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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. Whom does Hyeonseo name as someone who becomes a great friend to her in China?
(a) Mi-ran.
(b) Ok-hee.
(c) Dick.
(d) Min-ho.

2. Attendance at what event is mandatory for children from the time they enter North Korean elementary school?
(a) A children's party given on the anniversary of Kim Il-sung's birth.
(b) Public hangings.
(c) Taekwondo tournaments.
(d) National concerts.

3. What type of food is the nooroongji that Mr. Ahn cooks for all of his North Korean visitors?
(a) Beans.
(b) Rice.
(c) Yams.
(d) Pork.

4. 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?
(a) Heroin.
(b) Muscle relaxers.
(c) Crystal methamphetamine.
(d) Cocaine.

5. What is NOT a quality named by Hyeonseo in her list of beliefs North Koreans held about The Great Leader before his death?
(a) The Great Leader is omniscient.
(b) The Great Leader is immortal.
(c) The Great Leader does not urinate.
(d) The Great Leader does not sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word omma mean in Korean?

2. What result of a medical check-up convinces Hyeonseo that she is about to die?

3. What item is NOT enclosed in the package Hyeonseo sends home to Hyesan?

4. With what implements do the North Korean police beat Min-ho during his interrogation?

5. When Hyeonseo is at her lowest point, she decides to blow all of her savings on what item?

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