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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Salzman describe a costume worn by an entertainer who sang "Africa--I love you"?
(a) Elegant.
(b) Scanty.
(c) Elvis Presley costume.
(d) Native dress.

2. What did Salzman find shocking about the way Changsha looked when he was riding in a van through the streets?
(a) The brightly painted houses.
(b) The starving people.
(c) How filthy it all looked.
(d) The beggars.

3. What does Old Yang's name mean?
(a) Horse.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Snake.
(d) Rat.

4. What subject did Salzman teach while living in China?
(a) Calligraphy.
(b) English.
(c) History.
(d) Martial arts.

5. What did Salzman make to try and cheer up Mr. Gong's son when his parents were chastising him about doing a better job of learning?
(a) Silly faces.
(b) Ice cream sundaes.
(c) Cartoon of a frightened pig.
(d) Scary face mask.

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. Who greeted Salzman when he returned from a weekend trip to Wuhan?

3. How many days did Salzman and his American colleagues go without mail before he paid the postal tax?

4. What problem did Salzman encounter when he tried to leave China by train at the beginning of the book?

5. What word did Mr. Gong use to describe his youngest son at the end of "Myopia"?

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