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Quiz about Everyones Favorite North Korean Kim Jong Il

Everyone's Favorite North Korean: Kim Jong Il Quiz

This quiz covers the life and policies of the leader of North Korea. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by ZootandJanis. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ZootandJanis

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
163,036

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
389

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In 1994, Kim Jong Il was the world's largest single buyer of what product? Hint

Hennessy Cognac

Cuban cigars

BMWs

Surface to air missiles (SAMs)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Until North Korea put up an official website in 2003, Kim Jong Il was the only person in the country allowed to have email access.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. While his father, Kim Il Sung, was still in power, Kim Jong Il's honorary title was: Hint

Future Leader

Dear Leader

Child Leader

Wise Leader

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Question 4 of 10

4. Kim Jong Il is known for his love of wine.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many children does Kim Jong Il have? Hint

Two - one son and one daughter

Three - two sons and one daughter

One -a son

He has no children

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Question 6 of 10

6. What country was Kim Jong Il born in?

Answer: (one word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Foreign visitors to North Korea are required by Kim Jong Il to visit the shrine/statue of whom? Hint

Kim Jong Il

Kim Il Sung

Kim Jong Il's first wife

North Korea's "the unknown soldier"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Kim Jong Il is reportedly a big fan of which movie character? Hint

James Bond

Rocky Balboa

Indiana Jones

Captain Kirk

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to a Russian official who joined Kim during his train journey through Russia, one of Kim's favorite foods was: Hint

roast donkey

pepperoni pizza

sweet and sour pork

fried chicken

10. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, North Korea often kidnapped foreign citizens. In the late 90s and early 21st century Kim allowed many from one nation to be released but stated that they could only go home briefly and must be returned to North Korea. Which country did Kim direct this comment towards?
Hint

South Korea

Japan

China

Vietnam

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1994, Kim Jong Il was the world's largest single buyer of what product?

Answer: Hennessy Cognac

As reported in the January 13, 2003 edition of Newsweek, Hennessey admitted Kim was the largest buyer of their cognac for two years running.

2. Until North Korea put up an official website in 2003, Kim Jong Il was the only person in the country allowed to have email access.

Answer: True

Several news sources mentioned how repressive even internet access is in North Korea when Kim asked Madeline Albright for her email address on her visit to Pyongyang.

3. While his father, Kim Il Sung, was still in power, Kim Jong Il's honorary title was:

Answer: Dear Leader

Until his father's death, Kim Jong Il was known as Dear Leader, changing it to Great Leader once he assumed leadership of the country.

4. Kim Jong Il is known for his love of wine.

Answer: True

According to a Russian emissary, Kim "prefers Bordeaux and Burgundy".

5. How many children does Kim Jong Il have?

Answer: Three - two sons and one daughter

According to released photos, he has two sons and one daughter, although he may have illegitimate children also.

6. What country was Kim Jong Il born in?

Answer: Russia

He was born in Siberia in 1941, but according to official North Korean accounts, he was born in a log cabin on North Korea's highest mountain, Mt Paektu, in February 1942. Legend states his birth was marked by a double rainbow, and a bright star in the sky.

7. Foreign visitors to North Korea are required by Kim Jong Il to visit the shrine/statue of whom?

Answer: Kim Il Sung

Kim Il Sung is still seen as a great leader, a decade after his death. Western visitors comment about the great loyalty to both Kims that is shown throughout Pyongyang, although Westerners are not allowed to approach any locals except tour guides.

8. Kim Jong Il is reportedly a big fan of which movie character?

Answer: James Bond

According to Shin Sang Ok, (considered the "Godfather of South Korean cinema" and who was abducted by the North Koreans) Kim Jong Il is a big fan of the Bond movies and Rambo.

9. According to a Russian official who joined Kim during his train journey through Russia, one of Kim's favorite foods was:

Answer: roast donkey

Russian official Konstantin Pulikovsky described how live lobsters and roasted donkey were flown out to supply the train on a daily basis on its trip towards Moscow. Kim Jong Il refuses to fly.

Answer: Japan

Kim declared that the Japanese prisoners had to be returned to North Korea. The Japanese government simply ignored this demand, refusing to even comment on it. It is believed that several missing Japanese tourists to South Korea are remaining in Pyongyang.

Source: Author ZootandJanis

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