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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. What does Yuan notice about his "lady mother" when they eat dinner?
(a) She has very few table manners.
(b) She is timid and seems to fear speaking up.
(c) She can keep Ai-lan quiet without saying a word.
(d) She likes to talk about the work the revolutionaries are doing.

2. How does Yuan show a lack of courtesy towards the old tenants, besides inviting himself into their home?
(a) He demands they give him money.
(b) He invites others into their home.
(c) He eats from their sparse food supply.
(d) He takes their one and only horse.

3. What does Yuan do to get the money to travel to the coastal city?
(a) He sells his horse.
(b) He gets money from his father.
(c) He steals from a beggar.
(d) He sells his clothes.

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

5. How long does Yuan live in the earthen house before his father's people find him?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Four days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Six months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yuan claim he cannot join the revolutionaries?

2. How does Yuan feel about arranged marriage?

3. What makes Yuan feel trapped?

4. Why are guards accompanying Yuan on his way back home?

5. Who says, "I cannot kill--I am not brave, I know"?

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