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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 5, Solitary Confinement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long after Meiping's birthday party did Li Zhen commit suicide?
(a) A month later.
(b) About three months later.
(c) Eight weeks later.
(d) Two weeks. later.

2. In 1966, how many people in Shanghai lived as Westerners?
(a) A dozen or so families.
(b) A couple dozen familes.
(c) Five or six familes.
(d) Maybe twenty families.

3. What color flowers were growing on weeds in a corner of the exercise yard at No. 1 Detention House?
(a) Red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Pink.

4. When did the Red Guards come to loot Cheng's house?
(a) March 12, 1965.
(b) September 12, 1968.
(c) August 30, 1966.
(d) December 1, 1967.

5. What predominant emotion did Cheng feel during the struggle meeting held for her?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Regret.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. At No. 1 Detention House, when did Cheng wake with a streaming cold and a severe headache?

2. How many senior high school students who were members of the Red Guard came to loot Cheng's house?

3. How many years was the Cultural Revolution in effect?

4. What direction did Cheng's cell face at No. 1 Detention House?

5. What business did Mr. Hu own until 1956?

(see the answer key)

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