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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. According to Yuan's teacher, why can't Yuan explain the meaning of his poem?
(a) Yuan doesn't have enough life experiences.
(b) Yuan is not clear on the meaning himself.
(c) Yuan completely lacks writing talent.
(d) Yuan is too ashamed.

2. Why does Yuan decide to stay at the old tenant's home?
(a) They have plenty of food to spare.
(b) It is almost empty.
(c) He wants to work for them.
(d) His father is banned from the area.

3. What is the occupation of the person Yuan befriends, but keeps a secret?
(a) Writer.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Shopkeeper.
(d) Revolutionary.

4. What does Ai-lan's mother want Yuan to do?
(a) Find work as soon as possible.
(b) Go to school.
(c) Never bother her again.
(d) Marry Ai-lan.

5. What does Yuan do in response to his father arranging a marriage for him?
(a) He sits with his father and discusses a trip.
(b) He convinces his father that it's a bad idea.
(c) He sits outside to think it over.
(d) He flees on horseback.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who built the earthen house that Yuan stays?

3. Who does Yuan find himself holding hands with after they ask him to join the revolutionaries' cause?

4. How does Yuan feel after thinking about the maid when he should be sleeping?

5. Despite outward appearances, how does Yuan feel about his father?

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