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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. To what figure is Chapter 14's title referring in its statement that "The great heart has stopped beating" on the chapter's title page?
(a) Kim Jong-un.
(b) Kim Il-sung.
(c) Hyeonseo's father.
(d) Kim Jong-Il.

2. 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) Have a long life.
(d) Marry well.

3. On what condition had Hyeonseo's grandparents agreed to allow their son to marry Hyeonseo's mother?
(a) The family home must be in their son's name alone.
(b) Hyeonseo's first name must be changed.
(c) Hyeonseo's mother must be sterilized.
(d) A dowry must be paid.

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

5. What was the one luxury Hyeonseo says her family bought after moving into their riverfront home in Hyesan?
(a) A color television set.
(b) A dishwasher.
(c) A washing machine.
(d) A hair dryer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hyeonseo say is the only "permitted outlet for spiritual fervor" (41) in North Korea?

2. How many gradations of status exist within the three broad categories of songbun?

3. Whose daughter told Hyeonseo that illegal South Korean pop cassettes could be bought discreetly from certain dealers?

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

5. What red article of clothing did Hyeonseo wear to school that caused the teacher to call her a capitalist and to slap her face?

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