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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Mrs. Jin's shoes supposedly from?
(a) A present from a secret admirer.
(b) The local discount shoe store.
(c) Inherited from her mother.
(d) They are imported from Italy.

2. Why does Fei encourage his mother to walk?
(a) The weather is so nice.
(b) She has brand new walking shoes.
(c) He hates having her around.
(d) Her muscles are shrinking.

3. Why does Fei have to replace some of his father's books?
(a) They cannot be rescued.
(b) They contain false information.
(c) They are prohibited by the government.
(d) No one reads them.

4. What mode of transport did Moyan use to get to the camp?
(a) She rode her bicycle.
(b) Her father drove her there.
(c) The army bus.
(d) A night train.

5. What rank does Wei attain?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Commander.
(d) Major.

6. What have Fei's hands never cupped?
(a) A woman's breasts.
(b) A cow's udders.
(c) Water.
(d) Ice-cold soda.

7. What can't Fei do in his mother's presence?
(a) Go to the bathroom.
(b) Perform acts of dishonesty.
(c) Watch television.
(d) Read a book.

8. What surprises Teacher Fei?
(a) A picture falling from the bookcase.
(b) The weight of the magazine.
(c) His burst of anger.
(d) The malice of the girl.

9. Which room does Fei's mother not visit?
(a) The guest room.
(b) The study.
(c) The library.
(d) The balcony.

10. What no longer exists in Beijing?
(a) Milkmen.
(b) Respectful daughters.
(c) Bike lanes.
(d) Faithful men.

11. What did the peddler carry in the basket?
(a) Small chicks.
(b) Pork dumplings.
(c) Fried rice.
(d) Chinese cabbage.

12. What does the man do before he sits down?
(a) Wipes grease.
(b) Checks to see if they were followed.
(c) Orders some cold cuts.
(d) Takes a shot of rice liquor.

13. How does Mrs. Jin's son's success compare to hers?
(a) She makes a lot more money.
(b) He makes a lot less money.
(c) They are equally successful.
(d) He makes a lot more money.

14. How does Moyan mostly feel about her infatuated students?
(a) Respect.
(b) Gratitude and respect.
(c) Pity.
(d) Appreciation and thanks.

15. What subject does Moyan teach?
(a) Ancient history.
(b) Geography.
(c) Political science.
(d) Mathematics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Jin's son?

2. Who does life's cruelty prey on?

3. What does Mrs. Jin do twice?

4. What does Mrs. Jin find too wide about the reporter?

5. What does Fei spend his money on?

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