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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1—Pages 70-101.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yuan do to get the money to travel to the coastal city?
(a) He sells his clothes.
(b) He gets money from his father.
(c) He sells his horse.
(d) He steals from a beggar.

2. What time is it when Yuan arrives at his father's house?
(a) Early morning.
(b) Early afternoon.
(c) Evening.
(d) Late night.

3. Which of the following is a common theme throughout the first part of the book?
(a) Running from one's self.
(b) Dealing with the absence of a father.
(c) Being scared of war.
(d) Family pride.

4. Despite outward appearances, how does Yuan feel about his father?
(a) He admires him.
(b) He despises him.
(c) He is proud of his hard work.
(d) He strives to be just like him.

5. What emotions are on the faces of the villagers as Yuan is leaving?
(a) Pride and admiration.
(b) Relief and joy.
(c) Sorrow and regret.
(d) Fear and anxiety.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Yuan's teacher, why can't Yuan explain the meaning of his poem?

2. What is Yuan's inner struggle?

3. How does Yuan respond to his father's reaction to his appearance?

4. What does Yuan think of the poor people in the city?

5. What is Meng's occupation?

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