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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 was Cheng served for lunch the first day she was at No. 1 Detention House?
(a) Watery broth.
(b) Dry rice and boiled green cabbage.
(c) Lukewarm watery rice porridge.
(d) Rice and pickled vegetables.

2. How many rooms and bathrooms were in Cheng's house?
(a) Nine rooms and four bathrooms.
(b) Five rooms and two bathrooms.
(c) Four rooms and one bathroom.
(d) Seven rooms and three bathrooms.

3. How many people did Mr. Hu say in each organization must be declared to be the "enemy" because that is the percentage that Chairman Mao mentioned in a speech?
(a) Three to five per cent.
(b) One per cent.
(c) Six per cent.
(d) Twelve per cent.

4. What time of day was it when Cheng was driven through the streets of Shanghai in the police vehicle?
(a) 8:00 p.m.
(b) 9:00 p.m.
(c) 7:00 p.m.
(d) 10:00 p.m.

5. In 1966, where did Winnie Huang teach English and Latin?
(a) Donghua University.
(b) Tongji University.
(c) At the medical college.
(d) Fudan University.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of trees lined the drive of No. 1 Detention House?

2. When was Cheng's struggle meeting held?

3. What predominant emotion did Cheng feel during the struggle meeting held for her?

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

5. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what flowers could Cheng smell from her garden?

(see the answer key)

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