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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the 1983 English Medical Class perform for Salzman in "Professor Jin"?
(a) Acrobatics.
(b) Drama.
(c) Martial arts.
(d) Co-ed skits.

2. What did Little Mi want Salzman to do when she said "I have an idea" at the top of the bridge?
(a) Have Salzman walk her to the door.
(b) Go out to eat.
(c) Go for a walk around the garden at midnight.
(d) Coast fast down the hill.

3. What illness did Little Mi suffer from?
(a) Bronchitis.
(b) Leukemia.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Strep throat.

4. What reason did Salzman give for not accepting a drink of liquor from the man on the train who was just released from jail?
(a) He was allergic to wine.
(b) He couldn't stand the taste.
(c) He couldn't drink on an empty stomach.
(d) He was afraid of germs.

5. What did the runaway think Hong King was like?
(a) A sports arena.
(b) The name of a ship.
(c) A big department store.
(d) A small town.

6. What did Salzman wear to disguise himself when he escorted Mia home?
(a) Big fur hat.
(b) Red scarf around his face.
(c) Mask.
(d) Red Army coat, Mao cap, and Chinese sunglasses.

7. How far away did Teacher Hei live from Salzman?
(a) Thirty minutes.
(b) Fifty minutes.
(c) One hour.
(d) Ten minutes.

8. What name did the runaway call Bill?
(a) Professor.
(b) Mister.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Sir.

9. What day did Salzman take lessons from Professor Jin?
(a) Monday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Saturday.

10. What injury did Salzman do to himself while practicing The Drunken Sword?
(a) Knocked himself unconscious.
(b) Stabed himself in the thigh.
(c) Broke his toe.
(d) Bruised his hip.

11. What nickname did Salzman's students give him when he killed an animal?
(a) Foxy fighter.
(b) Rat-killing Hero.
(c) Dictionary devil.
(d) Mousy Mark.

12. Who did Salzman buy sheet music for when he visited the United States?
(a) Piano music for Teacher Wei.
(b) Chamber group he is playing with.
(c) Teacher who plays the violin.
(d) Professional singer.

13. What was the title of the lecture Salzman gave at the college the night the runaway attends?
(a) Tourist Attractions in America.
(b) Crime and Punishment in America.
(c) Five Easy Steps for Speaking English.
(d) Ten Methods For Communicating with Foreigners.

14. What did Little Mi ask Salzman if she could borrow?
(a) Books.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Calligraphy brushes.
(d) Guitar.

15. Why did Salzman choose not to travel during his winter break of his second year in China?
(a) To practice wushu.
(b) The authorities restricted his travel.
(c) He didn't have enough money.
(d) Pan wanted script-writing lessons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Salzman transport Little Mia back to the hospital she was staying at?

2. What did Bill see in Africa when he was sitting on a truck with the words "My friend, it is not beautiful"?

3. What occupation did Little Mi have?

4. How many peasants stood waiting at the train station with Salzman the day he met two men just out of jail?

5. Who did Pan keep his practice of martial arts a secret from when he was young?

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