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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 5, Solitary Confinement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What foreign company did Cheng's husband serve as general manager of their Shanghai office?
(a) Sinclair Oil Corporation.
(b) Hunt Petroleum.
(c) Shell International Petroleum Company.
(d) Hess Oil and Chemical.

2. What business did Mr. Hu own until 1956?
(a) Canned goods factory.
(b) Cereal factory.
(c) Paint factory.
(d) Clothing factory.

3. By 1966, how many years had passed since Cheng's husband had died?
(a) About 7 years.
(b) About 8 years.
(c) Nearly 10 years.
(d) Nearly 9 years.

4. What predominant emotion did Cheng feel during the struggle meeting held for her?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Regret.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Anger.

5. What day of the week were prisoners in No. 1 Detention House allowed to have brooms?
(a) Fridays.
(b) Sundays.
(c) Mondays.
(d) Saturdays.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Cheng's struggle meeting held?

2. When did the Communist Army enter Shanghai?

3. How many years was the Cultural Revolution in effect?

4. How long after Meiping's birthday party did Li Zhen commit suicide?

5. When did Cheng meet up with Xiao Xu again in Hong Kong?

(see the answer key)

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