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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Chinese word for martial arts?
(a) Wushu.
(b) Qi.
(c) Wanshi.
(d) Quong.

2. What did Salzman find shocking about the way Changsha looked when he was riding in a van through the streets?
(a) How filthy it all looked.
(b) The beggars.
(c) The starving people.
(d) The brightly painted houses.

3. Who brought Salzman's package to him from the Post Office?
(a) Wife of American doctor.
(b) Teacher Wei.
(c) Comrade Hun.
(d) Dr. Li.

4. How old was Mr. Gong's youngest son when Salzman visited him?
(a) Eight.
(b) Ten.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Twelve.

5. What month was it when Salzman encountered a problem when he wanted to leave China at the beginning of the book?
(a) February.
(b) August.
(c) October.
(d) May.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Salzman dislike riding the buses in Changsha?

2. What made the little girl scared at the end of the performance in which entertainers sang "Socialism is Good"?

3. What problem did Salzman encounter when he tried to leave China by train at the beginning of the book?

4. When did Salzman visit Mr. Gong's home to teach his youngest son?

5. What did Salzman make to try and cheer up Mr. Gong's son when his parents were chastising him about doing a better job of learning?

(see the answer key)

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