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Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China | Quiz

Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China | Quiz

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1)

Who died four days after 'the third swan' was born? (from Chapter 9)

Jing Xue.
Wang Yu.
De-hong.
Dr. Xia.
2)

What causes Jung to reflect on Mao's unfair treatment of the people while on vacation with her sister? (from Chapter 27)

She watches an uncle die of starvation.
A picture of oneof his vacation homes.
She sees him beat a poor farmer.
She reads an article in Newsweek.
3)

What was Fang-Yu busy with while De-hong was being incarcerated? (from Chapter 11)

The sale of Dr. Xia's medical practice.
A research project with Dr. Xia.
Destroying all documents that would connect her with the Kuomintang.
A long-needed vacation to air her lungs and return her health.
4)

What was Er -hong's reaction when De-hong visited her at her boarding school? (from Chapter 10)

She spat in her face and ran away to her teacher.
She refused to acknowledge her as her mother.
She gave her a note she had written expressing her fears.
She was afraid to let go of her hand.
5)

Why can Chang Shou-yu buy toys and books, but not food? (from Chapter 12)

He was commanded to do so by the party.
Food is much more expensive.
There is no food; it was not planted or harvested.
He feels that feeding the mind is more important.
6)

What does De-hong do to the group of teachers that are accused of being subversives? (from Chapter 15)

Writes down their names and sends the list to Mao.
Orders them to be released.
Makes them pledge to obey, and orders them to probation.
Joins them against Mao.
7)

What took the doctor so long to attend to Chang Shou-yu before he died? (from Chapter 27)

He was busy with a tuberculosis epidemic.
He forgot his equipment and had to go back for it.
There was terrible traffic on his way there.
The doctor did not approve of Chang Shou-yu.
8)

Why is the "Gang of Four" so quickly removed from power according to Jung? (from Chapter 28 and Epilogue)

They step down out of grief for their loss.
They cannot piece together what was lost when Mao died.
They had no real power without Mao.
They do not have the same belief system as Mao and are not supported.
9)

With what are the people of China commanded to replace their grass and flowers? (from Chapter 14)

Peaches and pears.
Rice and wheat.
Wheat and corn.
Cabbage and cotton.
10)

What does Er-hong do to avoid going to the nursery during the days. (from Chapter 11)

Sneaks away.
Excels at her studies.
Falls 'ill.'
Screams and kicks.
11)

What happens when Xiao-fang is wrongly accused of harming another girl? (from Chapter 21)

He joins a street gang.
He runs away to avoid punishment.
He becomes very sick.
He stops playing with other children.
12)

What are people labeled when their loyalty to the Communist cause is questioned? (from Chapter 16)

Gray or Black.
Blue or Brown.
White or Gray.
Yellow or Red.
13)

What does Chang Shou-yu do that finally puts his love above his party? (from Chapter 12)

He allows her to ride a litter to the hospital when she is ill.
He warns De-hong of a trap.
He hides his family during a party raid.
He rescues his mother-in-law from interrogators.
14)

What does Chang Shou-yu look back on with regret near the end of his life? (from Chapter 24)

His failings as a father.
His battles with Yu-Fang.
His strong position for Communism.
His harshness towards his wife.
15)

What is Chang Shou-yu's nickname for Er-hong? (from Chapter 10)

Communist Cutie.
Tiny Terror.
Little Leader.
Little Diplomat.
16)

Why is De-hong imprisoned again? (from Chapter 20)

For her past Kuomintang connections.
She was heard denouncing Mao in public.
She threw away a newspaper.
For her husband's insubordinance.
17)

What does the doctor arrange for De-hong to have while she is sick with hepatitis? (from Chapter 24)

Fresh goat's milk.
Acupuncture.
Opium for the pain.
Visits from her husband.
18)

What does Jung briefly consider when she realizes her time in Peking was wasted? (from Chapter 18)

Running home.
Leaving the Red Guard.
Suicide.
Staying longer.
19)

What frustrates Jung about her university experience? (from Chapter 26)

She is mocked for her family history.
She spends so much time in military training.
She cannot keep up with her lessons.
Her teachers are disrespectful of Mao.
20)

How does Jung feel about Mao's death? (from Chapter 28 and Epilogue)

She is heartbroken.
She is euphoric.
She does not believe it is true.
She is confused and conflicted.
21)

What does Er-hong do to show her father how humble she is? (from Chapter 14)

She never speaks bad of other people and always finds something nice to say.
She asks her father to tell her what she can do to improve herself.
She gives of her allowance to underprivileged children.
She gets embarrassed when she is seen by her teacher in a limo.
22)

What does Yu-Fang do to prove that she is now accepting of her son-in-law after they are persecuted for un-Communistic behavior? (from Chapter 19)

Tends to his wounds.
Writes him a letter expressing her thanks.
Defends him at a denunciation meeting.
Embraces him publicly.
23)

What is the name that Mao gave his group of young followers? (from Chapter 16)

Children of the Tiger.
Followers of Mao.
The Red Guards.
The Communist Children.
24)

What is so peculiar about the men who arrested Chang Shou-yu? (from Chapter 20)

They had been seen protesting Mao.
They did not look Chinese.
They had no identification or warrants.
They were far too young to be police officers.
25)

Why are De-hong's children sent to boarding schools? (from Chapter 10)

Their nurses were all found to be unsuitable.
The party wanted them trained to be loyal at an early age.
It was the law under the Communist reign.
De-hong fell ill and was not able to care for them.
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