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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. How often were prisoners allowed a hot shower at No. 1 Detention House?
(a) Every three months.
(b) Every other month.
(c) Twice a month.
(d) Once a month.

2. What did Cheng use to make an eye shade to cover her eyes at night?
(a) A towel.
(b) Toilet paper.
(c) Rags.
(d) A handkerchief.

3. 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) Eight hours.
(c) Five hours.
(d) Seven hours.

4. Where did Ai-yi's husband and son live?
(a) Shihuabang.
(b) Suzhou.
(c) Huqiu.
(d) Canglang.

5. How much money was Cheng carrying when she arrived at No. 1 Detention House?
(a) 200 yuan.
(b) 400 yuan.
(c) 100 yuan.
(d) 300 yuan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In March 1969 at the technical school, what did Cheng do when she heard Tao's confession?

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

4. How many lived in the Zhu's half of the house?

5. How far did the Zhus have to go to get water and use the bathroom after the Red Guards looted their home?

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