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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 stop riding his horse when he is in the countryside?
(a) He doesn't know how to take care of a horse.
(b) He sustains an injury and has trouble riding.
(c) It makes people think he is a soldier.
(d) People believe he is mistreating it.

2. When he's in the countryside, what does Yuan decide to do after he receives news about his father?
(a) He returns home.
(b) He continues on his journey.
(c) He returns to school.
(d) He stays in the countryside.

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

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

5. Why are guards accompanying Yuan on his way back home?
(a) They are good friends with him.
(b) They think he might try to escape.
(c) They have directions that he must follow.
(d) They are trying to protect him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yuan do as he watches his father warm his hands by the fire?

2. What does Yuan do in response to his father arranging a marriage for him?

3. What does Yuan immediately become aware of when he enters the coastal city?

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

5. What emotions are on the faces of the villagers as Yuan is leaving?

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