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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 does Z.G. rebuke Joy?
(a) For feeling pride in her performance.
(b) For not being properly respectful to him.
(c) For laughing at one of the village elders.
(d) For sneaking off with Tao.

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

3. Why does Joy think she will never leave the commune?
(a) She is afraid to leave it.
(b) She loves farming.
(c) She loves Tao.
(d) Her father has to live there for the rest of his life.

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

5. What has Auntie Hu managed to do despite the new governmental controls?
(a) Write to May regularly.
(b) Create art in her own fashion.
(c) Visit abroad.
(d) Live a life of luxury.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what is Pearl sentenced?

2. What does Pearl learn from Z. G.'s servant?

3. What does Pearl think she would have done if life had treated her a bit more kindly?

4. What is the significance of the book, "Shanghai Girls"?

5. Who is Pearl's husband?

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