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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. How does Yuan respond to his father's reaction to his appearance?
(a) He is scared and doesn't understand his father's reaction.
(b) He reacts calmly and wants to talk to his father.
(c) He is angry and reacts aggressively.
(d) He's happy to see his dad despite his unexpected absence.

2. Why does Ai-lan's mother want Yuan to watch over Ai-lan?
(a) She doesn't approve of the company Ai-lan keeps.
(b) Ai-lan has angered a neighbor who wants to hurt her.
(c) Ai-lan is sick.
(d) Ai-lan is a poor student.

3. What does Yuan do as he watches his father warm his hands by the fire?
(a) He turns away because he can't bear to look at him.
(b) He grasps his father's hands tightly.
(c) He hands his father a note he has written.
(d) He almost reaches out to touch them but decides against it.

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

5. Why does Yuan enjoy traveling alone?
(a) It gives him time away from his father.
(b) He enjoys sight-seeing.
(c) He is afraid of being controlled.
(d) It refreshes his creativity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Yuan afraid of while he is living with Ai-lan and her mother?

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

3. What do Yuan's reasons for staying at the home of the old tenants demonstrate?

4. What word is considered a dangerous one in the city?

5. What has Wang the Tiger chosen for Yuan?

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