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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: "Three Body," Chapters 8-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Political Commissar introduced to Ye Wenjie in Chapter 3, "Red Coast I"?
(a) Cheng Lihua.
(b) Lei Zhicheng.
(c) Yan Weining.
(d) Bai Mulin.

2. What term refers to scientific research aimed to improve theories for better understanding or prediction of natural or other phenomena?
(a) Applied research.
(b) Fundamental research.
(c) Cognitive research.
(d) Promontory research.

3. What setting is established in the opening of Chapter 2, "Silent Spring"?
(a) The Pamir Mountains.
(b) The Himalayan Mountains.
(c) The Greater Khingan Mountains.
(d) The Qilian Mountains.

4. Who is the author of the book Silent Spring?
(a) James Joyce.
(b) Matilda Smith.
(c) Oscar Wilde.
(d) Rachel Carson.

5. What gift does Ye Wenjie give to Wang Miao when he visits in Chapter 8, "Ye Wenjie"?
(a) A feather pen.
(b) A harp.
(c) Ginseng tea.
(d) A puppy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the source of the papers that are presented to Ye Wenjie in jail in Chapter 2, "Silent Spring"?

2. Who has implicated Ye Wenjie for writing a letter that promotes anti-socialist ideals in Chapter 2, "Silent Spring"?

3. From what belief system does the translator note the term "Monsters and Demons" is derived in Chapter 1, "The Madness Years"?

4. What did Ye Wenjie study in college?

5. How much time has passed since Ye Zhetai's death in the beginning of Chapter 2, "Silent Spring"?

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