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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1—Pages 101-136.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Yuan feel about his studies?
(a) He has trouble learning in his environment.
(b) He thinks it's a waste of time.
(c) He enjoys school and learning.
(d) He despises studying.

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

3. How does Yuan feel after thinking about the maid when he should be sleeping?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Overwhelmed.
(c) Happy.
(d) Anxious.

4. What causes Yuan to start paying more attention to Ai-lan's female friends then he previously did?
(a) His "lady mother" convinced him he should.
(b) His father's letter about the arranged marriage.
(c) Ai-lan convinced him to pay more attention to them.
(d) The maid's jealousy of them.

5. Why does Yuan dislike being around the poor people?
(a) They ask him for money.
(b) They smell bad.
(c) They cannot read.
(d) They grab him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wu Li-yang's occupation?

2. What do the two women come to tell Yuan about his father?

3. How old is Meng?

4. What does the maid do in response to Yuan's traditional behavior, such as bowing?

5. What has Wang the Tiger chosen for Yuan?

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