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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: The Rabbit Dodges: Chapters 7 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does a woman kill herself one day?
(a) Throwing herself in the way of the hay cutter.
(b) Drinking poison.
(c) Falling on an old rusty sword unearthed in the field.
(d) Throwing herself down a well.

2. How does Z. G. view Joy's relationship with Tao?
(a) He thinks Tao would be a wonderful husband.
(b) He thinks Joy would ruin Tao's life.
(c) He thinks she is too good for Tao.
(d) He thinks Joy would get bored with Tao.

3. What job is Pearl given?
(a) Tailor.
(b) Paper collector.
(c) Laundress.
(d) Cook.

4. On what wall is Joy's picture to be hung?
(a) The wall of disillusioned Americans.
(b) The Great Wall.
(c) The Comrade Wall of Returned Chinese.
(d) The Wailing Wall.

5. What is the significance of the book, "Shanghai Girls"?
(a) It is the prequel to "Dreams of Joy".
(b) It is a less savory view of the lives of some Chinese girls.
(c) It was written by the main character, Sam.
(d) There is no significance of the book.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the last time Pearl has been in China?

2. For what does Pearl find herself homesick?

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

4. Who is Pearl's husband?

5. Why does Joy go to China?

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