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1. Kim has various interests, chief among them being his craze for movies. He has even authored a book on the various facets of cinema. What is this book called?
2. Kim was supposed to have been very angry over a movie released in 2002 because of its North Korean 'connections' - a movie which made a mockery of the North Korean leadership. Which movie was it?
3. One of the interesting things taught to the North Koreans is reportedly 'the mystical birth' of Kim Jong Il. He has created an image amongst the people that he was born under extremely auspicious times and his birth was marked by various paranormal events. However he was actually born in an area near a Russian town. Which town?
4. Kim is also renowned for his craze for cars. According to Evan Thomas, Kim ordered 200 Class S Mercedes at an exorbitant rate in 1998. What was the total amount Kim dished out to purchase the same? (In U.S Dollars)
5. To celebrate the visiting of a top diplomat (in 2000), Kim organised grand receptions at a stadium. The events showcased included various facets of North Korean culture as well as some 'controversial' themes. Who was the diplomat?
6. Kim went to a lot of schools during his childhood days, because of his father. He became a graduate from the Kim Il Sung University in 1964. What was his major?
7. In 1997, one of the top North Korean officials defected to South Korea (through its embassy in China). He was Kim's tutor on various policies including 'Juche' or Self-Reliance. What is his name?
8. In 1994, the U.S. and North Korea signed an agreement concerning nuclear weapons development. It was signed by Kim and which leader?
9. Kim was associated with authorizing various terrorist activities, most of which were aimed at South Korea and its citizens. Which of the following is NOT attributed to him?
10. In which year did Kim come to power in North Korea?
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