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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rumor did Salzman hear about Zheng's students?
(a) They were looking forward to having a performance.
(b) They were all hurt.
(c) They resented the special attention he gave to Salzman.
(d) They went to another teacher.

2. What did the peasant pay Mr. Gong in exchange for helping his feverish son?
(a) Fish.
(b) Rice.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Noodles.

3. When did Salzman visit Mr. Gong's home to teach his youngest son?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Tuesday.

4. 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) Theme songs from Chinese movies.
(d) Lullabyes.

5. Who said "Easy things become impossible" in "Mei Banfa"?
(a) Hai Bin.
(b) Mark.
(c) Zheng.
(d) Lin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Salzman describe a costume worn by an entertainer who sang "Africa--I love you"?

2. What university did Salzman attend?

3. What nickname did Salzman give Hai Bin?

4. How many sons did Pan have?

5. Who greeted Salzman when he returned from a weekend trip to Wuhan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the martial artist Pan.

2. What kind of response did Salzman get from the class when they discuss World War II?

3. What did the Chinese students criticize about Natassia Kinski's lips?

4. What difficulties did Salzman and his friends have with the China Travel Service while in Canton?

5. Why did Salzman give a gift to Mr. Gong's youngest son?

6. What story did Teacher Zhu tell the class about his most joyous memory?

7. What happened when the policeman at the train station advised Salzman to put on a martial arts demonstration?

8. Why did Pan and Salzman spend the first few weeks of lessons staring at each other?

9. What did Salzman do with the fish Old Ding and his brothers gave him as a gift?

10. How did Old Ding react the first time he saw Salzman?

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