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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4—Pages 312-353.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Yuan proposes to a female character, how does she respond?
(a) She accepts the proposal because she wants protection.
(b) She rejects the proposal because she never wants to get married.
(c) She rejects the proposal because she sees him as a brother.
(d) She accepts the proposal because she loves him.

3. Which of the following is a common theme throughout the first part of the book?
(a) Dealing with the absence of a father.
(b) Being scared of war.
(c) Running from one's self.
(d) Family pride.

4. What has Yuan's lady mother been writing to him about?
(a) Taking care of Ai-lan's baby.
(b) Taking care of the abandoned children at the home she runs.
(c) Renovating her new home.
(d) Mei-ling's success as a doctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What allows Yuan to look past the fact that his teacher's family is American?

2. Why does Yuan have trouble finding somebody to rent him a room?

3. What does Yuan fear while he is away in the capital city?

4. When Yuan attends the secret meeting, how is he regarded by the rest of the members?

5. What does Yuan immediately become aware of when he enters the coastal city?

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