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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2—Pages 184-199.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Yuan find himself hating tradition?
(a) It is a tool used by his father to manipulate him.
(b) It stifles creativity.
(c) It prevents him in finding true love.
(d) It takes away his freedom.

2. Why does Yuan have trouble finding somebody to rent him a room?
(a) His race.
(b) His lack of communication skills.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His wealth.

3. How does Yuan feel about his studies?
(a) He despises studying.
(b) He thinks it's a waste of time.
(c) He enjoys school and learning.
(d) He has trouble learning in his environment.

4. What does Yuan's "mother" think he should do about his father?
(a) Go home to make sure he is still alive.
(b) Contact him to tell him where he is.
(c) Send a guard to his home to kill him.
(d) Forget that he exists and stay in the city.

5. Why do other students claim that Yuan is such a good student?
(a) He has a good tutor.
(b) His race gives him advantages.
(c) He is naturally gifted.
(d) He has no life besides school work.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the soldiers arrive at Yuan's school, what are they searching for?

2. Who says, "I cannot kill--I am not brave, I know"?

3. Who does Yuan describe as having the loudest laughter of everybody?

4. What is Wu Li-yang's occupation?

5. At the family meeting to discuss the marriage, why do the elders say only very little?

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