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

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

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

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

5. What does Yuan say about the two Chinese brothers?
(a) They are not really brothers.
(b) They are from the south and not really Chinese.
(c) They are not educated.
(d) They are not as funny as they think they are.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to Yuan's plot of land?

2. How does Yuan feel about Mary's letter?

3. What does Wu do when a beggar reaches out to him?

4. Who says, "idealism and enthusiasm are not the same thing"?

5. What does Yuan reject about Mary?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Yuan accept Meng's proposal to come work in the new capital city?

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

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

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

7. What is Yuan shocked by as he debarks from the train and rides with Meng through the city?

8. What reason does Mei-ling give for turning down Yuan's marriage proposal?

9. How does Yuan incorporate his love of the land with teaching? What are his student's reactions?

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

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