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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. How does Yuan respond to his father's reaction to his appearance?
(a) He reacts calmly and wants to talk to his father.
(b) He is scared and doesn't understand his father's reaction.
(c) He is angry and reacts aggressively.
(d) He's happy to see his dad despite his unexpected absence.

2. How does Yuan feel about his studies?
(a) He has trouble learning in his environment.
(b) He despises studying.
(c) He enjoys school and learning.
(d) He thinks it's a waste of time.

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

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

5. Why does Yuan have trouble finding somebody to rent him a room?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His wealth.
(c) His race.
(d) His lack of communication skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the family meeting to discuss the marriage, why do the elders say only very little?

2. What is Yuan afraid of while he is living with Ai-lan and her mother?

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

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

5. Who is Ai-lan?

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