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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mr. Gong's youngest son break when Salzman was at the table with him?
(a) Dish.
(b) Tea cup.
(c) Stool.
(d) Charcoal pencil.

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

3. What word did Mr. Gong use to describe his youngest son at the end of "Myopia"?
(a) Talented.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Mean.
(d) Stubborn.

4. When Salzman performed a martial arts demonstration in "Leaving," what embarrassing event occurred?
(a) No one wanted to watch him perform.
(b) A dog howled through his whole performance.
(c) He forgot his martial arts moves.
(d) He split open the back of his pants.

5. How many days did Salzman and his American colleagues go without mail before he paid the postal tax?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the topic of the lecture Salzman gave to the doctors and teachers shortly after he arrived in Changsha?

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

3. Who traveled with Salzman to South Central China?

4. How did Salzman describe a costume worn by an entertainer who sang "Africa--I love you"?

5. What is the Chinese word for martial arts?

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