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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. Who does Yuan find himself holding hands with after they ask him to join the revolutionaries' cause?
(a) The maid.
(b) A young woman from the pleasure house.
(c) Ai-lan.
(d) Ai-lan's mother.

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 invites others into their home.
(c) He eats from their sparse food supply.
(d) He demands they give him money.

3. What does the maid write in her letter to Yuan?
(a) That he must join the revolutionaries.
(b) That she loves him but doesn't need marriage.
(c) That she desperately wants to marry him.
(d) That she will meet him at the pleasure house.

4. Why does Yuan claim he cannot join the revolutionaries?
(a) He doesn't believe a revolution is necessary.
(b) His father would disapprove.
(c) He doesn't have the right uniform.
(d) He could never kill a man.

5. How does Yuan travel to the coastal city?
(a) By horse.
(b) He finds a group to travel with.
(c) By train.
(d) On foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Yuan live in the earthen house before his father's people find him?

2. How does Yuan feel when he wears his new clothes and looks in the mirror?

3. When the soldiers arrive at Yuan's school, what are they searching for?

4. Who does not talk when Yuan meets the rest of the family?

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

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