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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. What document does a North Korean citizen need in order to even leave their local county?
(a) A North Korean ID.
(b) A travel permit.
(c) A work permit.
(d) A summons from the government.

2. What was listed as Hyeonseo's father's cause of death after her mother had bribed the hospital authorities to falsify it?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Influenza.

3. What does Hyeonseo say is the only "permitted outlet for spiritual fervor" (41) in North Korea?
(a) Kim worship.
(b) Self-criticism sessions.
(c) The business trade.
(d) One Catholic mass per year.

4. With what object does a mysterious figure hit Hyeonseo over the head when she arrives home from work?
(a) A beer bottle.
(b) A vase.
(c) A block of wood.
(d) A tire iron.

5. During what activity does the author say is the only time she and her classmates called each other "comrade" (33)?
(a) Air raids.
(b) Self-criticism sessions.
(c) Meals.
(d) Morning prayers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What quality of Hyesan does Hyeonseo say leads to its status as a moneymaking town?

2. Hyeonseo's "Uncle" (105) Jung-gil is actually not her biological uncle, but is instead related to her in what way?

3. At what age does Hyeonseo witness her first public execution?

4. Whom does Hyeonseo mentally thank for making her learn how to master Chinese characters?

5. At the time of her writing, how many years ago does Hyeonseo say North Korea had been created?

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