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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3—Pages 244-283.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 is too ashamed.
(c) Yuan is not clear on the meaning himself.
(d) Yuan completely lacks writing talent.

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

4. Who does Yuan describe as having the loudest laughter of everybody?
(a) Mary.
(b) The landlady.
(c) The landlady's daughter.
(d) Ai-lan.

5. Why does Yuan decide to stay at the old tenant's home?
(a) He wants to work for them.
(b) His father is banned from the area.
(c) It is almost empty.
(d) They have plenty of food to spare.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are guards accompanying Yuan on his way back home?

3. What drink does Yuan stomach out of politeness?

4. When he's in the countryside, what does Yuan decide to do after he receives news about his father?

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

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