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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What month was it when Salzman encountered a problem when he wanted to leave China at the beginning of the book?
(a) August.
(b) May.
(c) October.
(d) February.

2. What did a Chinese-style breakfast consist of that Salzman ate when he traveled by train to South Central China?
(a) Beef and noodles.
(b) Ham sandwich.
(c) Fruit and cheese.
(d) Bowl of noodles with a fried egg.

3. At what age did Salzman first become interested in Chinese culture?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Thirteen.

4. 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) Cartoon of a frightened pig.
(b) Silly faces.
(c) Scary face mask.
(d) Ice cream sundaes.

5. What university did Salzman attend?
(a) Juilliard.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Yale.
(d) Harvard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was identical about the way the cadres were dressed at the theater where the Africans performed?

2. Why did the musicians leave the stage halfway through a performance of a mouth harp piece?

3. When did Salzman visit Mr. Gong's home to teach his youngest son?

4. What gift did Salzman give Mr. Gong's youngest son?

5. How old was Mr. Gong's youngest son when Salzman visited him?

(see the answer key)

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