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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, Prologue, and Part One: The Greatest Nation on Earth, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason is Uncle Opium protected from investigation?
(a) Because of his high songbun.
(b) Because he is rich.
(c) Because his brother-in-law is related to the Kims.
(d) Because he lives off the grid.

2. At what age does Hyeonseo witness her first public execution?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Seven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Fourteen.

3. To what city does Hyeonseo's family move after leaving Hyesan?
(a) Hamhung.
(b) Wonsan.
(c) Anju.
(d) Pyongyang.

4. A bystander tells Hyeonseo's mother that the near-death experience is a good omen, for someone who survives a disaster at such a young age is sure to what?
(a) Be happy all her days.
(b) Rise to great prominence.
(c) Marry well.
(d) Have a long life.

5. Hyeonseo says that she will never be truly free of her country's what, no matter how far she travels?
(a) Gravity.
(b) Indoctrination.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many broad categories exist within the caste system of songbun?

2. For North Korean citizens, joining the Young Pioneer Corps is compulsory in the years between what two ages?

3. During what activity does the author say is the only time she and her classmates called each other "comrade" (33)?

4. What does hyeon mean in Korean?

5. What example is given of a person who would inhabit the lowest level of songbun?

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