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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters 43-53 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job does Hyeonseo perform within her role at the cosmetics company in the Mihang district?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Bookkeeper.
(c) Waitress.
(d) Interpreter.

2. Even though it meant shopping for food every day, for what reason did Hyeonseo's mother eschew the latest trend of buying a refrigerator from China?
(a) She did not know how to hide it from the police.
(b) She did not want to attract attention.
(c) There are too many blackouts.
(d) She did not have enough money.

3. When Hyeonseo goes out to buy bus tickets in an attempt to start the family's journey to South Korea, what number anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China does she say it is?
(a) The 100th.
(b) The 50th.
(c) The 120th.
(d) The 60th.

4. When Hyeonseo's father rushes back into the burning house, what items does he emerge from the house carrying?
(a) Two portraits.
(b) Two photo albums.
(c) Two cats.
(d) Two pieces of identification.

5. What does Min-ho do to evade the notice of the authorities who board the bus headed to Shenyang?
(a) He pretends to be sleeping.
(b) He starts an animated conversation with Hyeonseo.
(c) He eats his lunch quietly.
(d) He goes into the bus lavatory.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Hyeonseo talks her way out of the men's salon, in what type of vehicle does she escape?

2. When Mr. Fang tells Hyeonseo that there has been a change in the itinerary, what country does he say Min-ho and Hyeonseo's mother will now be traveling through on their way to South Korea?

3. How many North Korea-operated restaurants exist in Shanghai, according to Hyeonseo's account?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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