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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1—Pages 46-70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "almost I understand how sons kill their fathers in these days"?
(a) Yuan.
(b) Yuan's father.
(c) Yuan's sister.
(d) Ai-lan's mother.

2. How does Yuan feel about arranged marriage?
(a) He is proud of his father's choice.
(b) He understands it, but is still angry at his father.
(c) He despises it and vows to never talk to his father again.
(d) He accepts it and becomes excited.

3. What is Wu Li-yang's occupation?
(a) Revolutionary.
(b) Begger.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Writer.

4. Who does not talk when Yuan meets the rest of the family?
(a) Ai-lan's mother.
(b) Sheng.
(c) Meng.
(d) Ai-lan.

5. What emotions are on the faces of the villagers as Yuan is leaving?
(a) Sorrow and regret.
(b) Relief and joy.
(c) Pride and admiration.
(d) Fear and anxiety.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Yuan notice about his "lady mother" when they eat dinner?

3. What time is it when Yuan arrives at his father's house?

4. What does Ai-lan's mother want Yuan to do?

5. Who is described as having "the strangest shyness toward all females"?

(see the answer key)

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