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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. What aspect of Hyeonseo's mother's character does Hyeonseo say is unusual for a woman of high songbun?
(a) Her love for fashion.
(b) Her frequent gambling.
(c) Her entrepreneurial spirit.
(d) Her kindness to citizens with low songbun.

2. Who stands up for Hyeonseo when the customer yells that Hyeonseo has misunderstood his request because she is North Korean?
(a) Kim.
(b) The restaurant manager.
(c) Min-ho.
(d) Hyeonseo's mother.

3. When Hyeonseo leaves her waitressing job, what position does she take instead?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Interpreter and secretary.
(c) Washerwoman and housekeeper.
(d) Cook and hostess.

4. Who does Uncle Jong-gil say drove Kim Il-sung to a heart attack?
(a) Kim Jong-un.
(b) Kim Jong-il.
(c) Hostile citizens.
(d) The American government.

5. In what city does Hyeonseo celebrate her eighteenth birthday?
(a) Hyesan.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Shenyang.
(d) Changbai.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument left behind by her cousin does Hyeonseo teach herself to play during her stay with her aunt and uncle in Shenyang?

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?

3. Whom does Hyeonseo mentally thank for making her learn how to master Chinese characters?

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 witness her first public execution?

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