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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: The Dog Grins: Chapters 17 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the mandate involve?
(a) A crop that has not been grown in China until now.
(b) Using more machinery.
(c) To see which commune can harvest their crops the fastest.
(d) Digging miles of trenches for the water.

2. How does Joy feel about returning to the commune?
(a) Angry.
(b) Resigned.
(c) Thrilled.
(d) Unhappy.

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

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

5. Why does Pearl feel terrible as she harvests various crops?
(a) For not knowing how to cut the harvest.
(b) For ruining so much of it.
(c) For tiring out quickly.
(d) For not going very fast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kumei admit to Joy?

2. What does the commune leader announce that is mandated by the government?

3. According to Auntie Hu, how can Pearl reclaim many of her old belongings?

4. Why does Z. G. arrange for Joy and Tao to have art lessons together?

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

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