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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 trait does Hyeonseo say that she and her brother had in common with their mother?
(a) A sense of humor.
(b) Courage.
(c) A good work ethic.
(d) Stubbornness.

2. What percent chance does Ok-hee say she believes she and Hyeonseo have of succeeding in their plans to move to a different country?
(a) 50%.
(b) 30%.
(c) 90%.
(d) 80%.

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

4. What item does Mr. Ahn buy for Hyeonseo in an attempt to make her "look more Chinese" (102)?
(a) A vest.
(b) A coat.
(c) A sweatshirt.
(d) A hat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hyeonseo writes, "Now that I was to stay indefinitely in China, I had to learn" (112) what language?

2. What did Hyeonseo do when she saw the starving infant and its mother in the market outside Wiyeon Station?

3. Hyeonseo remarks that the family's home by the river in Hyesan was perfect for what?

4. What does Hyeonseo forget to ask when she accepts her first job after leaving the men's salon?

5. Once Hyeonseo changes her mind and decides that she does want to see Kim before he goes back to Seoul, what does she do?

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