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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: The Rabbit Dodges: Chapters 11 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pearl say about Tao?
(a) He is a good match for Joy.
(b) He is handsome.
(c) He is insignificant.
(d) He is wise beyond his years.

2. How does May hide the money she sends to Pearl?
(a) Disguises it as decorative art.
(b) Conceals it into a flap on the inside of the letter.
(c) She does not send money because it would get stolen.
(d) Sews it into the hems of clothing.

3. What has Auntie Hu managed to do despite the new governmental controls?
(a) Create art in her own fashion.
(b) Write to May regularly.
(c) Live a life of luxury.
(d) Visit abroad.

4. What is the significance of the book, "Shanghai Girls"?
(a) It is a less savory view of the lives of some Chinese girls.
(b) There is no significance of the book.
(c) It is the prequel to "Dreams of Joy".
(d) It was written by the main character, Sam.

5. Where do Joy and her father go?
(a) To Hong Kong.
(b) To his mother's home.
(c) Green Dragon Village.
(d) To a large city about two days ride from Shanghai.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Chinese government view romance?

2. Who does May think about finding in China?

3. Why do they put metal blinders on the water buffalo?

4. Who does Joy believe is her biological mother?

5. What does Pearl frequently see as she is doing her job as paper collector?

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