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

2. What emotions did Cheng feel after a statement was read indicating why she was being released?
(a) Gratitude and surprise.
(b) Anger and disgust.
(c) Frustration and dread.
(d) Joy and happiness.

3. Who was the hero of the coup when the Red Guards and Revolutionaries seized power in Shanghai?
(a) Qi Baishi.
(b) Yao Wenyuan.
(c) Wang Hongwen.
(d) Xu Jingxian.

4. Who gave Cheng a cup of hot water during Cheng's second winter at the detention house when she had a bad cold?
(a) A Labor Reform worker.
(b) A former female interrogator.
(c) A guard.
(d) Her former interrogator.

5. When did Cheng's brother make a confession that caused problems for Cheng?
(a) In 1966.
(b) End of 1968.
(c) End of 1969.
(d) In 1967.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Cheng's struggle meeting, the man in the tinted glasses told how many Chinese were killed in the eight year war with Japan. How many Chinese were killed?

2. What foreign official visited Beijing in February, 1972?

3. What direction did Cheng's cell face at No. 1 Detention House?

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

5. What does Cheng say that her collection may be worth when the Red Guards are looting her home?

(see the answer key)

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