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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. Why do they put metal blinders on the water buffalo?
(a) To keep the sun from giving them cataracts.
(b) To keep them from walking around sharp rocks in the field.
(c) To keep the flies out of their eyes.
(d) To keep them from kicking since they won't kick if they can't see.

2. Why is Joy miserable on the commune?
(a) The cold and classes they have to take.
(b) The commune leader is coming on to her.
(c) Tao is not paying any attention to her.
(d) The cold and lack of food.

3. What does Tao say is the reason for the water buffalo's suffering?
(a) Punishment for deeds in a past life.
(b) There are no veterinarians in the area.
(c) The water buffalo won't let a human treat its wounds.
(d) He says there is no reason; it just is.

4. After whom does Joy name her child?
(a) Pearl.
(b) Tao.
(c) Z. G.
(d) Sam.

5. Who is fed first when there is food?
(a) The most productive.
(b) The elderly.
(c) Males.
(d) The youngest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Joy think the most powerful leaders in China are?

2. Who is not suspicious of Pearl?

3. What does Tao ask Joy?

4. Where does Tao's mother send Joy when she begins contractions?

5. Why does Z. G. arrange for Joy and Tao to have art lessons together?

(see the answer key)

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