The Vegetarian Quiz

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The reference to the artist's belief that he is too old and out of shape to be the subject of the video he wants to make is an echo of what references earlier in the narrative? (from Part 2, Mongolian Mark – Section 3 )

The reference to the artist's lack of relationship with his wife's family.

The reference to the artist's recent increase in productivity.

The reference to the artist's unhappiness about his relationship with his son.

The reference to the artist's bald spot and unhappy eyes.

What is the essential reason that Mr. Cheong chose to marry the woman he did? (from Part 1, The Vegetarian – Section 1)

He believed she would be exactly the kind of submissive wife he thought she should be.

He believed her refusal to wear a bra suggested an active sexuality, which he wanted to enjoy.

He believed she would be exactly the kind of independent-minded wife he thought she should be.

He believed he could transform her into exactly the kind of submissive wife he believed she should be.

The way in which the artist treats Yeong-hye while they are having sex and making love can be seen as echoing which previous elements of the story? (from Part 2, The Mongolian Mark – Section 5)

The way in which Mr. Cheong viewed sex with Yeong-hye as being a fulfillment of her responsibilities as a wife.

The way in which the artist slapped In-hye when she tried to get him to stop seeing Yeong-hye.

The way in which the artist slapped Yeong-hye when she refused to have sex with J.

The way in which Mr. Cheong slapped Yeong-hye while trying to get her to eat meat.

What is significant about Mr. Cheong's comment that he's looking forward to going back to work? (from Part 1, The Vegetarian – Section 3)

It again shows how insensitive and conservative he is.

It again shows how important providing for his family is.

It again shows how important it is for him to impress his father-in-law.

It again shows how important it is that Yeong-hye be well taken care of.

What is significant about the second reference, in this section, to the wife's dream? (from Part 1, The Vegetarian – Section 1)

It includes a reference to the pool of blood having been spilled from a dog.

It includes a reference to the face in the pool of blood being hers.

It includes a reference to the face in the pool of blood being her husband's.

It includes a reference to the pool of blood having come from her.