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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Salzman's parents not let him do when he became interested in Chinese culture?
(a) Learn Chinese.
(b) Learn martial arts.
(c) Drink tea.
(d) Shave his head.

3. When did Salzman visit Mr. Gong's home to teach his youngest son?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Sunday.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Salzman performed a martial arts demonstration in "Leaving," what embarrassing event occurred?

2. From what part of Africa were the entertainers who performed the night Salzman arrived in Changsha?

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

4. What did Salzman learn when he saw Mr. Gong and his son at the market?

5. Whose grave sites did Salzman visit in Changsha?

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