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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. Where does Hyeonseo decide to go once she has reached Mr. Ahn's house across the river in China?
(a) Back across the river to Hyesan.
(b) To visit her family in Shenyang.
(c) To a neighborhood bar.
(d) To the local teahouse.

2. Hyeonseo says that after years in the Chinese workforce, she develops "an emotional attachment" (166) to what?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Money.
(c) Her coworkers.
(d) Material goods.

3. The anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is called by what name?
(a) China Day.
(b) Allegiance Day.
(c) Republican Day.
(d) National Day.

4. Only members of which class are allowed to live in Pyongyang?
(a) Loyal.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Elite.
(d) Wavering.

5. Hyeonseo states that every election in North Korea always "returned Kim Jong-il with" what "percentage approval" (111)?
(a) 100%.
(b) At least 90%.
(c) At least 80%.
(d) 99%.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hyeonseo's first memory consists of almost dying in what way?

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

3. Hyeonseo says that after a young woman does what in North Korean society, it can be hard for her to find a marriage match?

4. When Hyeonseo's mother and brother cross the Yalu River to join Hyeonseo in China, how many years has it been since Hyeonseo has seen her mother in person?

5. What type of music does Hyeonseo set as the incoming ring tone solely for when her mother and brother call her?

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