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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 is Yuan envious of Sheng?
(a) Sheng is a better dancer.
(b) Sheng is often praised for his writing skills.
(c) Sheng has better robes than Yuan.
(d) Yuan's family praises Sheng more often.

2. What is the occupation of the person Yuan befriends, but keeps a secret?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Revolutionary.
(c) Writer.
(d) Shopkeeper.

3. Why doesn't Ai-lan's mother trust Wu?
(a) He lacks proper education.
(b) He is poor.
(c) He doesn't have a steady job.
(d) He is already married.

4. What does Yuan discover about his uncle when he visits him after his return to China?
(a) He has spent more time with Yuan's father.
(b) He has become very poor.
(c) He has become wealthier.
(d) He has lost weight.

5. Who does Yuan often exchange letters with when he's in America?
(a) Meng.
(b) Ai-lan's mother.
(c) Sheng.
(d) Ai-lan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yuan learn from the woman on the ship?

2. What does Yuan's uncle say about Sheng?

3. What does the maid write in her letter to Yuan?

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

5. How old is Mei-ling when Yuan returns to China from America?

(see the answer key)

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