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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3—Pages 215-244.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Mei-ling when Yuan returns to China from America?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Sixteen.

2. What does Yuan learn from the woman on the ship?
(a) That women dress differently now.
(b) That women no longer bind their feet.
(c) That women are more disrespectful toward men.
(d) That Christianity has become prevalent in China.

3. What does Yuan think of the poor people in the city?
(a) He doesn't want them around him, but doesn't want them to die.
(b) He would rather have them dead than bothering him on the streets.
(c) He has no opinion of them.
(d) He wants to invite a group of them in for food.

4. Why is Yuan envious of Sheng?
(a) Yuan's family praises Sheng more often.
(b) Sheng has better robes than Yuan.
(c) Sheng is a better dancer.
(d) Sheng is often praised for his writing skills.

5. What does the maid do in response to Yuan's traditional behavior, such as bowing?
(a) She tells him that he should reserve these courtesies for others.
(b) She ignores it.
(c) She thanks him for his courtesies.
(d) She reprimands him for it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character looks at the rich and fat with disdain?

2. What does Yuan discover about his uncle when he visits him after his return to China?

3. How does Yuan feel about the maid?

4. Why does Yuan suddenly despise the common men and beggars?

5. What reason does Yuan give to Meng for not joining the cause?

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