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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2—Pages 137-161.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the occupation of Yuan's father?
(a) He is a writer.
(b) He is a shopkeeper.
(c) He is a warlord.
(d) He is a teacher.

2. How does Yuan feel about the maid?
(a) He does not love her.
(b) He wants to spend more time with her.
(c) He wants to marry her.
(d) He wants her to meet his father.

3. Why does Yuan enjoy traveling alone?
(a) It refreshes his creativity.
(b) He is afraid of being controlled.
(c) He enjoys sight-seeing.
(d) It gives him time away from his father.

4. What does Yuan's "mother" want to ask Yuan's father?
(a) To free him from a prearranged marriage.
(b) To come live with them in the city.
(c) To protect Yuan.
(d) To keep Ai-lan safe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Yuan feel about arranged marriage?

2. Who is Wang the Landlord?

3. What is the occupation of the person Yuan befriends, but keeps a secret?

4. What is Yuan's inner struggle?

5. When Yuan writes to his father from America, what does he tell him?

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