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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: The Dragon Rises: Chapters 24 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pearl think she would have done if life had treated her a bit more kindly?
(a) Married a young, handsome professor like Dun.
(b) Lived to a ripe old age in the Shanghai of her youth.
(c) Found Joy and gotten out of China already.
(d) Had several of her own children.

2. What is the meaning of the item pinned to Yong's chest?
(a) She is being recognized for some achievement.
(b) She is going to give a talk.
(c) She has been denounced from the commune.
(d) She is being allowed to retire.

3. Who has kept Pearl's room exactly as she left it?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Boarders.

4. Why did Joy's real father paint portraits of Joy's mother and aunt?
(a) Because he loved both of them.
(b) To practice.
(c) For propaganda posters.
(d) For wanted posters.

5. Why does one woman say that Pearl should not try to contact Z. G.?
(a) He will be in trouble if an American contacts him.
(b) He is an agent for a very sinister group.
(c) He has a black mark against him.
(d) He is married.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tao not do after Joy gives birth?

2. What is a social campaign aimed to transform China called?

3. Why is Pearl delighted when she returns from work one evening?

4. What does Pearl say about Tao?

5. What does Joy do when she observes the people's behavior?

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