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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. Why does Sheng want go abroad and never return?
(a) He doesn't want to fight for the common man.
(b) He doesn't believe a revolution is necessary.
(c) He believes the poor people in foreign countries need more help.
(d) The rich people of the region disgust him.

2. What does the maid do in response to Yuan's traditional behavior, such as bowing?
(a) She tells him that he should reserve these courtesies for others.
(b) She thanks him for his courtesies.
(c) She ignores it.
(d) She reprimands him for it.

3. What does Ai-lan point out about Yuan?
(a) That he is old-fashioned.
(b) That he lacks education to work in the city.
(c) That he is very naive.
(d) That his demeanor is very similar to his father's.

4. What is Yuan still searching for?
(a) A new home.
(b) His father's acceptance.
(c) True love.
(d) Freedom.

5. What does Ai-lan's mother want Yuan to do?
(a) Marry Ai-lan.
(b) Never bother her again.
(c) Go to school.
(d) Find work as soon as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is considered a dangerous one in the city?

2. Who is Wang the Landlord?

3. What does Ai-lan say she will teach Yuan to do?

4. Which of the following is a common theme throughout the first part of the book?

5. What is Yuan's inner struggle?

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