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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. 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 her father does not permit her to waste money on electricity at night.
(c) Because the power in the city is out.
(d) Because the power in the country is out.

2. When Hyeonseo is visiting with her Uncle Jung-gil on the day of her arrival, what terrible news does she realize he has not yet heard?
(a) That her sister had died.
(b) That her father had died.
(c) That her brother had been committed to an asylum.
(d) That Kim Il-sung had died.

3. How old is Hyeonseo by the time she gets her new job at the cosmetics company in the Mihang district?
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 28.
(d) 25.

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

5. What job does Hyeonso take after escaping from the men's salon?
(a) Housekeeper.
(b) Receptionist.
(c) Waitress.
(d) Administrative assistant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the true cause of Hyeonseo's father's death?

2. Hyeonseo remarks that the family's home by the river in Hyesan was perfect for what?

3. What was the title of Hyeonseo's favorite song and is also the title of Chapter 10 of her memoir?

4. When Hyeonseo is at her lowest point, she decides to blow all of her savings on what item?

5. What did Hyeonseo do when she saw the starving infant and its mother in the market outside Wiyeon Station?

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