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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: The Dog Grins: Chapters 21 - 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Z. G. say it is time to go?
(a) Beijing.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) Peking.
(d) Shanghai.

2. What is the precipitating factor for Joy's assignment?
(a) Having come from America.
(b) Being caught in the woods with Tao.
(c) Saying caring for children is the one thing she would hate.
(d) Ping-Li's death.

3. What does Tao not do after Joy gives birth?
(a) Help Joy recover.
(b) Name the child.
(c) Come to look at his child.
(d) Talk to the doctor about Joy's condition.

4. What is valued over performance?
(a) Speed.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Looking busy.
(d) Espirit de corps.

5. How does the Chinese government view romance?
(a) A necessary evil.
(b) They have offered no opinions about it.
(c) It makes the life of the peasants more bearable.
(d) It is strictly forbidden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tao insult Joy after she gives birth?

2. What happens three months after Z. G. leaves the commune?

3. What does Joy request of Tao in front of the commune?

4. What has happened to Kumei from the age of five on?

5. Who is not suspicious of Pearl?

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