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

2. According to Auntie Hu, how can Pearl reclaim many of her old belongings?
(a) By asking the neighbors for help.
(b) By finding all the receipts in the trunks in the attic.
(c) By petitioning the government.
(d) In pawn shops.

3. What does Joy tell Joe when she calls him?
(a) She's ready to move to China with him.
(b) She has to leave him.
(c) She is moving to the East Coast.
(d) She is leaving for Taiwan.

4. Why does Kumei think Joy and Tao are a perfect match?
(a) Joy is short and Tao is short.
(b) Joy has many siblings and Tao is an only child.
(c) Joy is a tiger and Tao is a dog.
(d) Joy is a leo and Tao is a virgo.

5. What does the interrogator force Pearl to do?
(a) Renounce her Imperialist ways.
(b) Renounce her American citizenship.
(c) Tell him everything she knows about the United States.
(d) Register all her information.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job is Pearl given?

2. Why does Joy think she will never leave the commune?

3. What does Pearl think will be very difficult?

4. What is the precipitating factor for Joy's assignment?

5. What does Joy realize are empty fantasies?

(see the answer key)

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