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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 14, The Search for the Truth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Ninth Party Congress held in Beijing?
(a) April 1, 1969.
(b) September 1, 1969.
(c) July 1, 1969.
(d) March 1, 1969.

2. How long did Cheng believe that she had to stand and read a letter drafted by Mao Zedong in December 1948?
(a) Six hours.
(b) Five hours.
(c) Eight hours.
(d) Seven hours.

3. In March 1969 at the technical school, what did Cheng do when she heard Tao's confession?
(a) Cried.
(b) Screamed.
(c) Laughed.
(d) Yelled.

4. What color flowers were growing on weeds in a corner of the exercise yard at No. 1 Detention House?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Pink.

5. What was Tao's job at Shell?
(a) Chief accountant.
(b) Chief lawyer.
(c) Supervisor.
(d) Assistant manager.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Cheng served for lunch the first day she was at No. 1 Detention House?

2. What did Cheng's old gardener tell her happened to Lao-zhao when he was beaten by the Red Guards?

3. What day of the week were prisoners in No. 1 Detention House allowed to have brooms?

4. What was the name of club where Cheng danced with a Swiss friend in the 1950s?

5. What time was Cheng left along in her cell at No. 1 Detention House?

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