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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. Hyeonseo's "Uncle" (105) Jung-gil is actually not her biological uncle, but is instead related to her in what way?
(a) He is a friend of the family.
(b) He is her second cousin.
(c) He is her father's cousin.
(d) He is her mother's uncle.

2. In what season did Hyeonseo and her family move to the riverfront house in Hyesan?
(a) Autumn.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

3. When the Socialist Youth League performed work in the summer, they dug tunnels around Hyeonseo's school. What type of work did they engage in during the other three seasons that year?
(a) Agricultural.
(b) Journalistic.
(c) Architectural.
(d) Economic.

4. When Hyeonseo's father rushes back into the burning house, what items does he emerge from the house carrying?
(a) Two cats.
(b) Two photo albums.
(c) Two pieces of identification.
(d) Two portraits.

5. When the receptionist at the restaurant calls Hyeonseo to tell her there are two men waiting for her there, who are the two men?
(a) The two South Korean filmmakers.
(b) Her brother and uncle.
(c) Policemen.
(d) Her two cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. The thought of what event keeps Hyeonseo from trying to make it to South Korea when she first considers the possibility?

2. What does Hyeonseo have to do while her Uncle Jong-gil and Aunt Sang-hee are at work?

3. Attendance at what event is mandatory for children from the time they enter North Korean elementary school?

4. Hyeonseo says that her parents' jobs and business dealings meant that her family had enough what?

5. What level of the caste system is made up of 10-15% of the North Korean population?

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