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

2. What is Yuan's inner struggle?
(a) Finding somebody he loves.
(b) Going against tradition.
(c) Being away from his father.
(d) Trying to gain the acceptance of his father.

3. What does the maid write in her letter to Yuan?
(a) That he must join the revolutionaries.
(b) That she loves him but doesn't need marriage.
(c) That she desperately wants to marry him.
(d) That she will meet him at the pleasure house.

4. Who is the maid friends with?
(a) Ai-lan.
(b) Meng.
(c) Sheng.
(d) Yuan's uncle.

5. According to Yuan's teacher, why can't Yuan explain the meaning of his poem?
(a) Yuan is not clear on the meaning himself.
(b) Yuan is too ashamed.
(c) Yuan completely lacks writing talent.
(d) Yuan doesn't have enough life experiences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yuan think of the poor people in the city?

2. Why is Yuan so interested in his teacher's daughter?

3. Who is described as being idealistic?

4. What does Yuan learn from the woman on the ship?

5. Who does Yuan find himself holding hands with after they ask him to join the revolutionaries' cause?

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