Nothing To Envy Ch. 3

What is the meaning of the word "innocuous" as used in the context of the passage?

• Dangerous

• Harmless

• Complicated

• Important

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the role of the inminban in North Korean society?

• They are responsible for organizing community events.

• They act as neighborhood watchdogs reporting to the state.

• They provide social services to the community.

• They are a group of educators.

What are two central ideas presented in the passage?

• The efficiency of North Korean factories and the quality of their products.

• The pervasive surveillance in North Korea and the consequences of dissent.

• The importance of family loyalty and the role of education.

• The economic prosperity of North Korea and the role of the media.

What does the passage explicitly state about the kyuch'aldae?

• They are responsible for organizing public events.

• They are mobile police units that enforce regulations.

• They provide educational services to the community.

• They are a group of entertainers.

How does the passage describe the interaction between Chang-bo and the political police?

• Violent and aggressive

• Calm and respectful

• Tense but non-violent

• Friendly and cooperative

What inference can be made about Mrs. Song's feelings towards the government after the incident?

• She becomes more supportive of the government.

• She starts to fear the government.

• She decides to join the political police.

• She becomes indifferent to the government's actions.

What is the primary role of the Ministry for the Protection of State Security as described in the passage?

• To provide social services

• To enforce political compliance

• To manage economic policies

• To organize cultural events

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between Chang-bo and his daughter Oak-hee?

• They have a distant relationship.

• They share a bond of trust and secrecy.

• They often argue about political issues.

• They rarely communicate with each other.

What does the passage reveal about the role of the media in North Korea?

• It is free and independent.

• It is controlled and censored by the government.

• It focuses on entertainment and culture.

• It is primarily educational.

What does the passage imply about the consequences of speaking against the regime in North Korea?

• It is encouraged and rewarded.

• It is ignored by the authorities.

• It can lead to severe punishment.

• It is considered a minor offense.