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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 does Yuan do as he watches his father warm his hands by the fire?
(a) He grasps his father's hands tightly.
(b) He almost reaches out to touch them but decides against it.
(c) He turns away because he can't bear to look at him.
(d) He hands his father a note he has written.

2. What does Yuan use the plot of land for?
(a) A school project.
(b) He goes there to write.
(c) A science experiment.
(d) He meets there with other revolutionists.

3. Why is Yuan envious of Sheng?
(a) Yuan's family praises Sheng more often.
(b) Sheng has better robes than Yuan.
(c) Sheng is often praised for his writing skills.
(d) Sheng is a better dancer.

4. Why does Yuan's father claim to have spared the lives of 173 men?
(a) He did not have sufficient time to kill them.
(b) Yuan's mother asked him to.
(c) For Yuan's sake.
(d) He lacked the manpower to kill all the men.

5. Who built the earthen house that Yuan stays?
(a) Yuan's father.
(b) A prominent social figure in the town.
(c) Yuan's grandfather.
(d) A mysterious man that many fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yuan have trouble finding somebody to rent him a room?

2. What does Yuan's "mother" think he should do about his father?

3. What word is considered a dangerous one in the city?

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

5. In Chapter 1 when Yuan is laying awake, what is he thinking about?

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