TED: My escape from North Korea | Hyeonseo Lee

TED: My escape from North Korea | Hyeonseo Lee

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Geography, Science, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The speaker shares their experiences growing up in North Korea, witnessing public executions, and realizing the suffering caused by famine. They describe their escape to China, living in fear of repatriation, and eventually moving to South Korea. The narrative highlights the challenges faced during the journey, the struggle to reunite with family, and the support received from strangers and the international community. The speaker emphasizes the importance of hope and the role of the international community in helping North Koreans succeed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's perception of life in North Korea before learning about the famine?

They believed it was a normal and prosperous life.

They thought it was a life full of hardships.

They knew about the famine from the beginning.

They were aware of the outside world.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the narrator was sent to China?

To study abroad

To escape the famine

To live with distant relatives

To find a job

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's biggest fear while living in China?

Adapting to a new culture

Learning a new language

Being discovered as a North Korean refugee

Being unable to find work

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator manage to avoid repatriation during the interrogation by Chinese authorities?

By bribing the officers

By pretending to be deaf and dumb

By demonstrating fluency in Chinese

By escaping from the police station

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major challenges the narrator faced upon arriving in South Korea?

Reuniting with family

Learning English

Getting a job

Finding a place to live

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the narrator to help their family escape North Korea?

A chance to start a business together

An opportunity to move to the United States

A threat from North Korean authorities

A desire to reunite with them

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did the narrator use to help their family avoid arrest during their escape?

They traveled at night

They used fake passports

They claimed their family was deaf and dumb

They bribed the officers

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