The Vegetarian Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Yeong-hye spent time in a psychiatric hospital? (from Part 2, Mongolian Mark – Section 2)

Her family and husband believed, as the result of her actions in Part 1, that she was mentally unhealthy.

She believed she was in danger from her family and checked herself in to protect herself from them.

Her family and husband believed, as a result of her actions in Part 1, that she had become psychotic and was a danger to them.

She believed she was mentally ill and admitted herself for treatment.

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 recent increase in productivity.

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

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 likely significance of the narrative's references to how the artist feels about his appearance? (from Part 2, Mongolian Mark – Section 1)

They suggest that the artist feels grateful that his wife still loves him, in spite of his appearance.

They suggest the artist feels unattractive and sexually undesirable.

They suggest there is another reason for him to get involved with Yeong-hye: if she finds him attractive, maybe his wife will again.

They suggest that there is another reason for the artist to get back to his work: if he's painting, women will find him attractive again.

Who is P? (from Part 2, Mongolian Mark – Section 4 )

A fellow artist whom the artist asks to participate in the making of his video.

A fellow artist whom the artist asks to video record his interaction with Yeong-hye.

A fellow artist with whom the artist shares a workspace.

A fellow artist with whom the artist once had an affair.

The reference to the artist's insistently sexual encounter with In-hye echoes the earlier actions of which characters, and why? (from Part 3, Flaming Trees – Section 3)

The artist and Yeong-hye's father: they both forced themselves sexually on In-hye.

The artist and Mr. Cheong: they both forced themselves sexually on In-hye.

The artist and J: they both forced themselves sexually on Yeong-hye.

The artist and Mr. Cheong: they both forced themselves sexually on women.