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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: The Dog Grins: Chapters 14 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are all the people of the commune fed three meals a day at the canteen?
(a) To save fire wood.
(b) To create a spirit of camaraderie.
(c) To save resources.
(d) To free up the woman from domestic chores.

2. What are sparrows, rats, insects, and flies considered?
(a) The four blessings.
(b) The worst karmic debt.
(c) The most fleeting Karma.
(d) The four evils.

3. What causes Pearl elation when she enters China?
(a) She sees Joy's picture on the wall of returning Chinese.
(b) She sees Z. G. at the airport.
(c) She sees her picture on a poster drawn by Z. G.
(d) She talks to someone who has met Joy.

4. Who is not suspicious of Pearl?
(a) Z. G.
(b) Her old nanny.
(c) Her brother-in-law.
(d) Dun.

5. What does Pearl think will be very difficult?
(a) Getting into China.
(b) Finding Z. G.
(c) Leaving China.
(d) Convincing Joy to come home.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Pearl find herself homesick?

2. How long has it been since Pearl has moved back into her childhood home?

3. Who is Z. G.?

4. For what city does Joy purchase a ticket?

5. What does the agent do before allowing Joy to enter China?

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