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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 Ai-lan say she will teach Yuan to do?
(a) Dance.
(b) Read.
(c) Be independent.
(d) Sing.

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

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

4. 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) People believe he is mistreating it.
(d) It makes people think he is a soldier.

5. Which of the following is a common theme throughout the first part of the book?
(a) Dealing with the absence of a father.
(b) Being scared of war.
(c) Family pride.
(d) Running from one's self.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Yuan do to get the money to travel to the coastal city?

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

4. How old is Meng?

5. How does Yuan feel about his studies?

(see the answer key)

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