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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Cheng's mother live?
(a) Wuhan.
(b) Nanjing.
(c) Beijing.
(d) Shanghai.

2. In the 1970s, who was the chief party secretary in Shanghai?
(a) Yao Wenyuan.
(b) Zhang Chunqiao.
(c) Wan Li.
(d) Lin Liguo.

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

4. How many days had Cheng been forced to wear handcuffs?
(a) Thirteen days.
(b) Ten days.
(c) Eleven days.
(d) Twelve days.

5. Why was Cheng questioned by a member of the Military Control Commission of the People's Art Theater?
(a) To discuss Lin Liguo.
(b) To discuss Chen Boda.
(c) To discuss Du Fu.
(d) To discuss Huang Zuolin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language were all Chinese supposed to speak?

2. During the autumn of 1970, what American writer had his photo taken with Mao?

3. When did the United States and China establish diplomatic relations?

4. What did Dr. Gu give to the Shanghai Museum?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Cheng think about the irony of life in China as she watched her disabled student struggle with a disability?

2. What permanent damage was done to Cheng's hands after she was handcuffed for eleven days?

3. What would happen to celebrate the National Day of the People's Republic of China?

4. What did Cheng want done before she would leave the detention house?

5. How did Cheng solve the problem of visitors showing up day and night?

6. Why wasn't China an egalitarian society?

7. How did Cheng tactfully decline Mr. Hu's proposal?

8. When did Cheng first have an inkling that another round of power struggles was occurring at the top?

9. Why did Cheng think that she was signaled out for special treatment when she donated her porcelain pieces to the Shanghai Museum?

10. What was wrong with Cheng's old friend Winnie?

(see the answer keys)

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