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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yuan notice about the way he is treated after he returns from America?
(a) He is treated as an adult.
(b) He is still treated like a child.
(c) He is eyed very suspiciously.
(d) Most people don't remember him.

2. During what season does the relationship between Mary and Yuan blossom?
(a) Fall.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

3. Which of the following does Yuan bring back with him from America?
(a) New clothing.
(b) Souvenirs for his family.
(c) Wheat seeds.
(d) A new watch.

4. Why doesn't Ai-lan's mother trust Wu?
(a) He lacks proper education.
(b) He is already married.
(c) He is poor.
(d) He doesn't have a steady job.

5. When Yuan proposes to a female character, how does she respond?
(a) She accepts the proposal because she wants protection.
(b) She accepts the proposal because she loves him.
(c) She rejects the proposal because she never wants to get married.
(d) She rejects the proposal because she sees him as a brother.

6. What drink does Yuan stomach out of politeness?
(a) Hot milk.
(b) Juice.
(c) Hot tea.
(d) Iced tea.

7. What does Yuan base most of his opinions of people on?
(a) Political opinions.
(b) The way they treat their elders.
(c) Their hygiene.
(d) Outward appearance.

8. Which woman invites Yuan over for a "special purpose"?
(a) The landlady's daughter.
(b) Mary.
(c) The landlady.
(d) Ai-lan.

9. What is Mei-ling's goal?
(a) To get married and bear children.
(b) To travel to America.
(c) To become a doctor.
(d) To become a nurse.

10. Who is Mei-ling?
(a) The maid's real name.
(b) The young girl Ai-lan's mother takes in.
(c) Yuan's classmate.
(d) The teacher's daughter.

11. Who has killed the wife of Wang the Merchant?
(a) Yuan.
(b) A local bandit.
(c) Wang the Tiger.
(d) Meng.

12. What does Yuan do on his first night in the capital?
(a) He writes a letter to his lady mother.
(b) He writes a letter to Mei-ling.
(c) He goes dancing with Meng.
(d) He and Meng get in a fight with two other men.

13. How does Yuan's lady mother react to his proposal?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She expected this to happen.
(c) She thinks it's a great idea.
(d) She is surprised.

14. Why is Yuan thankful to Mary?
(a) She always believes him.
(b) She taught him how to kiss.
(c) She stopped him from becoming Christian.
(d) She doesn't want to marry him.

15. What does Wu do when a beggar reaches out to him?
(a) Gives him a large sum of money.
(b) Slaps him across the face.
(c) Smashes his hand with a shoe.
(d) Spits on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Sheng live in America without leaving the city he lives in?

2. Why does Yuan get angry at the women Sheng keeps company with?

3. Which character says, "who is not selfish? We are all selfish"?

4. What is one thing that Yuan likes about Mei-ling?

5. What is Yuan's room at the inn like?

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