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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Greatest Nation on Earth, Chapters 10-12 and Part Two: To the Heart of the Dragon, Chapters 13-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Journalistic.
(b) Agricultural.
(c) Economic.
(d) Architectural.

2. What border was Hyeonseo's father crossing when he was arrested?
(a) He was crossing from China into South Korea.
(b) He was crossing from North Korea into China.
(c) He was crossing from South Korea into North Korea.
(d) He was crossing from China into North Korea.

3. What red article of clothing did Hyeonseo wear to school that caused the teacher to call her a capitalist and to slap her face?
(a) A scarf.
(b) Boots.
(c) Suspenders.
(d) A hat.

4. What was the title of Hyeonseo's favorite song and is also the title of Chapter 10 of her memoir?
(a) Come to Me.
(b) Rocky Island.
(c) Jailhouse Rock.
(d) Gangnam Style.

5. How old is Hyeonseo when the family's home catches on fire?
(a) 24.
(b) 9.
(c) 13.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though it meant shopping for food every day, for what reason did Hyeonseo's mother eschew the latest trend of buying a refrigerator from China?

2. What unconventional and technically illegal hairstyle did Hyeonseo wear while attending school in Hyesan?

3. Only members of which class are allowed to live in Pyongyang?

4. In 1992, the North Korean government launched a widely publicized campaign called "Let us eat" (55), how many meals per day?

5. The author states that once she entered kindergarten, she never again belonged to her parents, but instead belonged to whom?

(see the answer key)

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