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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 does Yuan notice about the letter his father sends him?
(a) It is written in his father's own hand.
(b) It was written in a hurry with little care put into it.
(c) It doesn't seem like something his father would write.
(d) The date it was written on has long passed.

2. How do the soldiers know to look for Yuan?
(a) Yuan's teacher turned him in.
(b) The maid gave them his description and name.
(c) Ai-lan accidentally told a soldier.
(d) They overheard Yuan talking about the cause with Meng.

3. What makes Yuan feel trapped?
(a) His father's controlling love.
(b) His mother's lack of confidence in him.
(c) His lack of money.
(d) His lack of education.

4. Why doesn't Yuan want to rent a room from the woman who runs the only home willing to rent him a room?
(a) She has opposing political beliefs.
(b) She is ugly and loud-mouthed.
(c) She is racist.
(d) The room is too expensive.

5. What word is considered a dangerous one in the city?
(a) Writer.
(b) Revolutionary.
(c) Warlord.
(d) Poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Yuan to remain solitary when he's in America?

2. What drink does Yuan stomach out of politeness?

3. Who does Yuan ask to reveal the truth about the bad news in his hometown?

4. Who is described as being idealistic?

5. What do the two women come to tell Yuan about his father?

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