"Nothing to Envy"

Reread paragraph 1. Which statement about paragraph 1 would the author be most likely to agree with?

• Chang-bo should have been more impressed by what quality work was being done in this factory.

• The program has likely been carefully edited and scripted to show off the shoe factory in the best possible way.

• This report on the North Korean shoe factory was a major change from the way similar stories were usually covered.

• There was not likely an actual shoe factory that existed outside of the program.

Reread paragraph 17. Which of these inferences is best supported by this paragraph?

• Chang-bo’s daughter is more likely to side with her mother.

• Chang-bo’s arrest has caused him to hold back in his distrust of the government.

• No one in North Korea wants to hear the truth about what is really happening in their country.

• The North Korean economy is struggling in comparison to South Korea.

Read this excerpt: _{"Chang-bo’s job was to report business stories. He toured collective farms, shops, and factories with a notebook and tape recorder, interviewing the managers. Back in the newsroom, he would write his stories in fountain pen (there were no typewriters) about how well the economy was doing. He always put a positive spin on the facts, although he tried to keep them at least plausible."}

What does this excerpt reveal about Chang-bo?

• He kept much of his work secret from Mrs. Song.

• He was not afraid to bend the truth in order to stay in the good graces of the North Korean government.

• The type of stories he covered were very different than the news story which got him in trouble.

• He knew first-hand that North Korea had an excellent economy.

Read this excerpt: _{“What a bunch of liars!” Chang-bo would say in an emphatic tone, taking care just the same not to speak loudly enough for the sound to carry through the thin plaster walls between the apartments."}

What is most likely the author's intent for mentioning the "thin plaster walls" in this excerpt?

• She is implying that Chang-bo’s neighbors could be listening in and report him.

• She is showing just how poor living conditions are in North Korea.

• She is establishing that Mrs. Song wants Chang-bo to be arrested again.

• She is justifying that Chang-bo deserved to be arrested for the comments that he makes.

Which of the following inferences about Mrs. Song is best supported by the text?

• She considered leaving Chang-bo after he was arrested.

• She never forgave the police for the arrest of her husband.

• She knew that she was taking a risk in marrying someone as rebellious as Chang-bo.

• She was exceptionally loyal to the North Korean government.

What central idea is best demonstrated in Chapter 3 with the story of Chang-bo’s arrest?

• There is no reason to think a regular citizen like Chang-bo would speak badly about North Korea.

• North Korean authorities have many intimidation tactics, but they draw the line at physical violence.

• Incidents like what happened to Chang-bo are a common occurrence in North Korea.

• Families only become closer due to government oppression.

Which is the closest synonym for the word "fabrication" (paragraph 12)?

• watchman

• observation

• questioning

• falsehood

Which is the closest synonym for the word "vigilante" (paragraph 12)?

• watchman

• observation

• questioning

• falsehood

Click the two activities that ARE allowed in North Korea.

• making jokes about government leaders

• spying on neighbors

• lying about world news

• choosing any hairstyle you want

Click the two activities that ARE NOT allowed in North Korea.

• visiting friends and family without permits

• using as much electricity as you need

• being married and living in the same house

• editing footage for news stories