A House Divided | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1—Pages 1-27

1. What is the occupation of Yuan's father?

He is a warlord.

2. What is Yuan's father wearing when he returns from his absence in Chapter 1?

A revolutionary's uniform.

3. Despite outward appearances, how does Yuan feel about his father?

He despises him.

4. How does Yuan respond to his father's reaction to his appearance?

He is angry and reacts aggressively.

5. What makes Yuan feel trapped?

His father's controlling love.

6. Why does Yuan enjoy traveling alone?

It refreshes his creativity.

7. In Chapter 1 when Yuan is laying awake, what is he thinking about?

Whether or not his father has figured out where he's gone.

8. When Yuan is alone with the old tenants, why are they suspicious of his motives?

They think he is a spy.

9. How long does Yuan live in the earthen...
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