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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. Hyeonseo remarks that the family's home by the river in Hyesan was perfect for what?
(a) Learning to ice skate.
(b) Her own gardening hobby.
(c) Her mother's illicit enterprises.
(d) Learning to sail.

2. The author states that once she entered kindergarten, she never again belonged to her parents, but instead belonged to whom?
(a) The state.
(b) Kim Jong-il.
(c) Her future husband.
(d) Kim Il-sung.

3. What form of currency does Hyeonseo say is required for bribes and for the purchase of black market goods?
(a) Precious metals.
(b) Foreign cash.
(c) The Korean won.
(d) Travelers' checks.

4. What is the rough translation of the North Korean ideological term juche?
(a) Self-reliance.
(b) Worship.
(c) Greatness.
(d) Homage.

5. Why does Hyeonseo's mother carry a candle to the door when meeting Hyeonseo's future father and her future husband for the second time?
(a) Because she thinks it will lend a romantic air to their reunion.
(b) Because the power in the country is out.
(c) Because the power in the city is out.
(d) Because her father does not permit her to waste money on electricity at night.

Short Answer Questions

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

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?

3. What aspect of Hyeonseo's mother's character does Hyeonseo say is unusual for a woman of high songbun?

4. In what sport did Hyeonseo excel enough to represent her school in a tournament while living in Hyesan?

5. At what age does Hyeonseo first visit South Korea?

(see the answer key)

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