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

2. What causes Joy to question the ways of the village?
(a) Tao speaks harshly to her.
(b) Yuan scowls at her.
(c) Kumei waves away Joy's questions.
(d) Her father tells her to be silent.

3. What does the commune leader announce that is mandated by the government?
(a) A contest.
(b) A new crop.
(c) A new type of farming.
(d) A new irrigation system.

4. Who is Pearl's husband?
(a) She is not married.
(b) Sam.
(c) Joe.
(d) Z.G.

5. What will make it more difficult for Pearl to search for Joy?
(a) Registering her information.
(b) Having her passport taken.
(c) Having no transportation.
(d) Having no money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Joy's real father paint portraits of Joy's mother and aunt?

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

3. What does Pearl think will be very difficult?

4. What does the mandate involve?

5. What does the brigade leader say about Yong?

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