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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. Why does Yuan suddenly despise the common men and beggars?
(a) They are dirty.
(b) They make a bad impression.
(c) They do not speak in an educated manner.
(d) They are rude.

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

3. 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.

4. How long does Sheng live in America without leaving the city he lives in?
(a) Four years.
(b) One year.
(c) Six years.
(d) Seven years.

5. Who is Yuan nervous about meeting when he arrives at the capital city?
(a) The maid.
(b) Wang the Tiger.
(c) His former tutor.
(d) The priest from America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invites Yuan to come work in the new capital city?

2. When Yuan wakes up on the train, what does he find the train has stopped next to?

3. Which woman invites Yuan over for a "special purpose"?

4. Who meets Yuan when he debarks from the train?

5. What does the teacher's daughter feel her father possesses?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mary's father claim that Yuan and Mary are alike?

2. How does Yuan feel about America when he leaves it?

3. Does Yuan keep his hopes up about Mei-ling changing her mind about his proposal? Why or why not?

4. According to Mary's description, is Yuan enthusiastic or idealistic?

5. What does Yuan bring back to China with him from America?

6. What is Yuan thankful to Mary for as he leaves America?

7. Why is Yuan embarrassed by the Chinese brothers who put on a comedy act at the school?

8. What does Yuan learn about his father's financial situation when he visits?

9. What is the bad news that Mary's family delivers to Yuan?

10. What does Wu do when a beggar reaches for a handout from him?

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