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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How old is Yuan when he arrives in America?
(a) 17.
(b) 20.
(c) 19.
(d) 21.

3. What causes Jim and Yuan's relationship to end?
(a) Jim makes rude comments about Yuan's homeland.
(b) Jim begins a relationship with the landlady.
(c) Jim insults Yuan's traditional views.
(d) Jim begins a relationship with the landlady's daughter.

4. Why doesn't Yuan want to rent a room from the woman who runs the only home willing to rent him a room?
(a) The room is too expensive.
(b) She is racist.
(c) She has opposing political beliefs.
(d) She is ugly and loud-mouthed.

5. What does Ai-lan say she will teach Yuan to do?
(a) Read.
(b) Dance.
(c) Sing.
(d) Be independent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Yuan's inner struggle?

2. Why is Yuan careful about what he tells his new friend Jim?

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

4. What makes Yuan feel trapped?

5. What does Yuan use the plot of land for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Sheng and Yuan separate once they arrive in America?

2. Why does Yuan have reservations about joining the revolutionary cause?

3. Why does Yuan finally decide to learn to dance at the pleasure houses?

4. When the group of farmers crowd Yuan's room, what does the eldest say to him?

5. How do the villagers respond to Yuan leaving the countryside?

6. What is Yuan's reaction to his reflection in the mirror when he first tries on city clothes?

7. What does Yuan do while he is in the countryside?

8. How does Yuan try to run away from himself?

9. In Chapter 1, why does Yuan feel trapped?

10. In what way is Yuan changed after the maid touches his hand?

(see the answer keys)

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