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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1—Pages 27-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Yuan's father claim to have spared the lives of 173 men?
(a) He lacked the manpower to kill all the men.
(b) He did not have sufficient time to kill them.
(c) Yuan's mother asked him to.
(d) For Yuan's sake.

2. Why does Yuan claim he cannot join the revolutionaries?
(a) His father would disapprove.
(b) He doesn't have the right uniform.
(c) He doesn't believe a revolution is necessary.
(d) He could never kill a man.

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

4. What do Yuan's reasons for staying at the home of the old tenants demonstrate?
(a) That he is willing to work hard to make a living.
(b) That he always follows his mother's advice.
(c) That he is like his father in reasoning.
(d) That he has a lot to gain from the wisdom of the old tenants.

5. In Chapter 1 when Yuan is laying awake, what is he thinking about?
(a) Whether or not he should go back home.
(b) Deciding what to do about his horse.
(c) Whether or not his father has figured out where he's gone.
(d) Going back to school to complete his education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Yuan's father wearing when he returns from his absence in Chapter 1?

2. Despite outward appearances, how does Yuan feel about his father?

3. How does Yuan feel about arranged marriage?

4. What makes Yuan feel trapped?

5. When Yuan is alone with the old tenants, why are they suspicious of his motives?

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