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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: The Rabbit Dodges: Chapters 11 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what is Pearl sentenced?
(a) Weekly reports to an agent.
(b) Six days hard labor.
(c) Six days in a community work house.
(d) Weekly thought-reform sessions.

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

4. Who is Z. G.?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A diplomat for the People's Republic of China.
(c) Joy's father.
(d) A Chinese official high up in the party.

5. To where does Pearl walk?
(a) The train station.
(b) The bus depot.
(c) The large centrally-located park.
(d) Her old family home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kumei think Joy and Tao are a perfect match?

2. Where is Joy wandering just after she runs away from home?

3. What mottoes does Joy quote when entering mainland China?

4. What does Pearl frequently see as she is doing her job as paper collector?

5. What does Pearl's contact help her do?

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