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

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

3. What kind of company does Hyeonseo's Uncle Jong-gil run in China?
(a) A Taekwondo studio.
(b) A printing company.
(c) A trading company.
(d) A coal mining company.

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) Gangnam Style.
(c) Jailhouse Rock.
(d) Rocky Island.

5. What location in Hyesan did Hyeonseo name as a "common site for public executions" (73)?
(a) The public square.
(b) The National Museum.
(c) The riverbank.
(d) The airport.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hyeonseo find out that she will not be allowed to leave the salon even if she decides not to take the job?

2. When Hyeonseo and her family move back to Hyesan, they find that the city has changed in what way?

3. In total, how many rooms did Hyeonseo's house near the river in Hyesan have?

4. What type of food is the nooroongji that Mr. Ahn cooks for all of his North Korean visitors?

5. When the receptionist at the restaurant calls Hyeonseo to tell her there are two men waiting for her there, who are the two men?

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