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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age did Salzman first become interested in Chinese culture?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

2. How long did Mark Salzman live in China?
(a) Two years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Three months.
(d) Ten years.

3. Why did the musicians leave the stage halfway through a performance of a mouth harp piece?
(a) The audience was talking, walking around, and spitting loudly.
(b) The audience left.
(c) The curtain dropped unexpectedly.
(d) Musician got sick suddenly.

4. What does Old Yang's name mean?
(a) Rat.
(b) Snake.
(c) Horse.
(d) Sheep.

5. How many days did Salzman and his American colleagues go without mail before he paid the postal tax?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What university did Salzman attend?

2. Who helped Salzman when he was having difficulties getting his luggage taken care of at the train station in "Leaving"?

3. What month was it when Salzman encountered a problem when he wanted to leave China at the beginning of the book?

4. When Salzman performed a martial arts demonstration in "Leaving," what embarrassing event occurred?

5. What kind of musical instrument did Salzman play while in China?

(see the answer key)

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