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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Salzman dislike riding the buses in Changsha?
(a) They were crowded.
(b) They were too hot.
(c) They smelled.
(d) They were freezing.

2. What was the temperature when Salzman arrived in Changsha in Chapter "Arriving"?
(a) 97 degrees.
(b) 75 degrees.
(c) 81 degrees.
(d) 54 degrees.

3. Whose grave sites did Salzman visit in Changsha?
(a) Ancient Chinese families.
(b) Revolutionary heroes.
(c) War criminals.
(d) Poets.

4. What did Salzman compare the solo wushu routines to when he was watching the athletes from Hunan Provincial Troupe?
(a) Floor exercises in gymnastics.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Stretching.
(d) Boxing.

5. From what part of Africa were the entertainers who performed the night Salzman arrived in Changsha?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Zambia.
(c) Botswana.
(d) Congo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helped Salzman when he was having difficulties getting his luggage taken care of at the train station in "Leaving"?

2. What did Salzman's parents not let him do when he became interested in Chinese culture?

3. What subject did Salzman teach while living in China?

4. What movie did Pan play an evil character in?

5. What did Salzman find shocking about the way Changsha looked when he was riding in a van through the streets?

(see the answer key)

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