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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accompanied Cheng to the hospital in Chapter 9?
(a) A Labor Reform worker.
(b) Cheng's former interrogator.
(c) A male guard.
(d) A female guard.

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

3. What was every radio station broadcasting in Chapter 4?
(a) The announcement of the person to conduct the Cultural Revolution in Shanghai.
(b) The news of a plot by the capitalists.
(c) Lead article from the "People's Daily."
(d) An article from the "Shanghai Liberation Daily."

4. When did the Communist Army enter Shanghai?
(a) 1961.
(b) 1949.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1937.

5. What was the date of Meiping's birthday?
(a) August 18.
(b) August 30.
(c) May 31.
(d) May 12.

6. In Chapter 9, to which ward at the hospital was Cheng taken?
(a) Infectious diseases ward.
(b) Surgical ward.
(c) TB ward.
(d) Orthopedic ward.

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

8. When did Cheng visit the tomb of Ming emperor Wanli?
(a) 1960.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1959.
(d) 1957.

9. What time was Cheng left along in her cell at No. 1 Detention House?
(a) 3:00 a.m.
(b) 4:00 a.m.
(c) 1:00 a.m.
(d) 2:00 a.m.

10. Why type of tea did Lao-zhao serve Chen and Li Zhen?
(a) Green tea.
(b) Chrysanthemum tea.
(c) Jasmine tea.
(d) Black tea.

11. Approximately how many prisoners worked in TIlanqiao prison compound producing goods?
(a) Over 10,000.
(b) About 15,000.
(c) About 8,000.
(d) Over 20,000.

12. Who was the artist who painted the painting that hung in Cheng's dining room in 1966?
(a) Qi Baishi.
(b) Lai Sung.
(c) Lin Fengmian.
(d) Li Wenxi.

13. In 1966, what did Winnie Huang's husband Henry teach?
(a) Law.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Music.
(d) Architecture.

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

15. Who was named Mao's successor at the Ninth Party Congress?
(a) Chen Yi.
(b) Zhou Enlai.
(c) Jiang Qing.
(d) Lin Biao.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the country lad who had been promoted to doctor say Cheng's illness was at first?

2. Who did Cheng quote when the interrogator said that one of Mao's quotes was not meant to refer to her?

3. What did Cheng silently recite to herself when handcuffs were waved at her and she was ordered to confess?

4. What type of flowers were in a Qjanlong vase on Cheng's desk?

5. What physical problems was Cheng having in the fall of 1968?

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