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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. What do Yuan's reasons for staying at the home of the old tenants demonstrate?
(a) That he is willing to work hard to make a living.
(b) That he always follows his mother's advice.
(c) That he has a lot to gain from the wisdom of the old tenants.
(d) That he is like his father in reasoning.

2. Who is Wang the Landlord?
(a) Yuan's uncle.
(b) Yuan's classmate.
(c) One of the tenants Yuan stayed with in the countryside.
(d) Yuan's grandfather.

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

4. Who is the maid friends with?
(a) Meng.
(b) Yuan's uncle.
(c) Sheng.
(d) Ai-lan.

5. Despite outward appearances, how does Yuan feel about his father?
(a) He despises him.
(b) He strives to be just like him.
(c) He admires him.
(d) He is proud of his hard work.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Yuan's teacher, why can't Yuan explain the meaning of his poem?

2. Why does Ai-lan's mother want Yuan to watch over Ai-lan?

3. What does Yuan burn before the soldiers come to raid the houses?

4. When Yuan attends the secret meeting, how is he regarded by the rest of the members?

5. How does Yuan show a lack of courtesy towards the old tenants, besides inviting himself into their home?

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