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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 31-36 and Part Three: Journey into Darkness, Chapters 37-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time of her writing, how many years ago does Hyeonseo say North Korea had been created?
(a) 20.
(b) 70.
(c) 30.
(d) 60.

2. About what malady is Hyeonseo speaking when she says that her father displayed signs of "an illness that is not acknowledged in North Korea" (67)?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
(c) Depression.
(d) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

3. Attendance at what event is mandatory for children from the time they enter North Korean elementary school?
(a) Public hangings.
(b) Taekwondo tournaments.
(c) National concerts.
(d) A children's party given on the anniversary of Kim Il-sung's birth.

4. What trait does Hyeonseo say that she and her brother had in common with their mother?
(a) A sense of humor.
(b) A good work ethic.
(c) Courage.
(d) Stubbornness.

5. In what season did Hyeonseo and her family move to the riverfront house in Hyesan?
(a) Autumn.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Hyeonseo perform within her role at the cosmetics company in the Mihang district?

2. In what city does Mr. Ahn live?

3. How old is Hyeonseo when the family's home catches on fire?

4. How long after Hyeonseo's father disappeared did the family hear that he had been released to a hospital in Hyesan?

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

(see the answer key)

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