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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Crossing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion do the father and mother follow?
(a) Taoism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Judaism.

2. Why is the father weak?
(a) He has been in jail for years for his resistance-movement activities.
(b) He is fasting.
(c) He has recently been ill.
(d) He is getting old.

3. What is the train compartment like?
(a) It is half empty and cold with ice on the windows.
(b) It wis overcrowded and stuffy.
(c) It is filthy and loud.
(d) It is comfortable and smells of jasmine tea.

4. What danger do they face as they cross the river?
(a) Recognition.
(b) They might get arrested.
(c) The bridge could collapse at any time.
(d) Thin ice and slipperyness.

5. Where does the train stop?
(a) Right next to an open field.
(b) It stops at the last Korean town before Manchuria.
(c) In Manchuria.
(d) In the middle of the bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't they wait for the next train?

2. How do the other passengers react when the father is being questioned?

3. Who is supposed to help the mother?

4. Where is the mother supposed to stay?

5. What do the father's papers say?

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