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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why couldn't Mr. Gong's youngest son go to to college?
(a) He was too scared.
(b) He was nearsighted and would not pass the eye exam.
(c) He was not smart enough.
(d) He didn't have the money.

2. What did Old Ding sing for Salzman when they were on the way to see Ding's family?
(a) Hunan folk songs.
(b) Mandarin melodies.
(c) Lullabyes.
(d) Theme songs from Chinese movies.

3. Who did Dr. Nie introduce as Mr. Sima Ming?
(a) Salzman.
(b) Pan.
(c) Director of a movie.
(d) Important wushu fighter.

4. What kind of Chinese boats did Salzman say were shaped like cigars?
(a) Rowboats.
(b) Canoes.
(c) Transportation vessels.
(d) Houseboats.

5. What kind of musical instrument did Salzman play while in China?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Violin.
(c) Cello.
(d) Clarinet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sons did Pan have?

2. What did the Chinese doctors complain about regarding Nastassia Kinski physical features?

3. 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?

4. What did Salzman chew and swallow that he found out later was not meant to be swallowed and caused him to feel an adrenaline rush?

5. What did Hai Bin's elderly teacher carve from stone?

(see the answer key)

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