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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 - Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will the land be inundated in the future?
(a) They are going to flood the land with just a few inches of water to make rice paddies.
(b) The Chinese are building a land at the Three Gorges.
(c) It is not going to be inundated, but rather become a desert.
(d) There will be a volcanic eruption some time soon.

2. What is the relation of the local police captain to the bridge contractor?
(a) Close friend.
(b) Brother.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Brother-in-law.

3. What does Hulan stress to the Chinese workers as she informs them of Lily's murder?
(a) Any Chinese worker found to be involved will be executed.
(b) Their duty to help foreigners as a sign of superiority.
(c) The fact that the United States has capital punishment.
(d) Chinese relies upon foreigners and these murders will hurt all Chinese.

4. Where does Ma Hulan and others when they are discussing the death of Brian McCarthy?
(a) To Brian's office.
(b) To interview a witness.
(c) To the beach where his belongings are found.
(d) To Brian's hut.

5. What is the Chu Ching?
(a) A map of some underground excavations.
(b) A map dating from the Han dynasty.
(c) China's historical text.
(d) An artifact dating from the Ming dynasty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what do Hulan and David agree as they are talking at breakfast?

2. What did Hulan once fail to do?

3. What does David decide to do?

4. Who is Yu the Great?

5. Who is Brian McCarthy?

(see the answer key)

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