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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. In what country are the Bowibu permitted to operate in their efforts to track down people who have escaped from North Korea?
(a) China.
(b) Laos.
(c) Thailand.
(d) South Korea.

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

3. What was the title of Hyeonseo's favorite song and is also the title of Chapter 10 of her memoir?
(a) Gangnam Style.
(b) Jailhouse Rock.
(c) Rocky Island.
(d) Come to Me.

4. After Hyeonseo talks her way out of the men's salon, in what type of vehicle does she escape?
(a) A bus.
(b) A tuk-tuk.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) A taxi.

5. On what instrument did Hyeonseo teach herself to play her favorite song?
(a) The xylophone.
(b) The violin.
(c) The accordion.
(d) The samisen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Mr. Ahn buy for Hyeonseo in an attempt to make her "look more Chinese" (102)?

2. Whose daughter told Hyeonseo that illegal South Korean pop cassettes could be bought discreetly from certain dealers?

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

4. Who stands up for Hyeonseo when the customer yells that Hyeonseo has misunderstood his request because she is North Korean?

5. In what city does Mr. Ahn live?

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