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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3—Pages 215-244.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Yuan suddenly despise the common men and beggars?
(a) They make a bad impression.
(b) They are rude.
(c) They do not speak in an educated manner.
(d) They are dirty.

2. Yuan befriends a teacher in America who has a daughter. What is the daughter's name?
(a) Tanya.
(b) Susan.
(c) Mary.
(d) Ai-lan.

3. What does Yuan think of the poor people in the city?
(a) He doesn't want them around him, but doesn't want them to die.
(b) He would rather have them dead than bothering him on the streets.
(c) He has no opinion of them.
(d) He wants to invite a group of them in for food.

4. According to Yuan's teacher, why can't Yuan explain the meaning of his poem?
(a) Yuan doesn't have enough life experiences.
(b) Yuan completely lacks writing talent.
(c) Yuan is too ashamed.
(d) Yuan is not clear on the meaning himself.

5. What does the teacher's daughter do when they attend church?
(a) She is more interested in showing off her clothes than worshipping.
(b) She prays enthusiastically.
(c) She coldly stares straight ahead.
(d) She spends more time socializing than worshipping.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Sheng live in America without leaving the city he lives in?

2. Who says, "idealism and enthusiasm are not the same thing"?

3. What does the maid do in response to Yuan's traditional behavior, such as bowing?

4. What does Yuan notice about the way he is treated after he returns from America?

5. What does Wu do when a beggar reaches out to him?

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