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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the "white and expert way"?
(a) Democratic ideas.
(b) Clarity of thought.
(c) Academic or technical expertise.
(d) Political ideals.

2. What health problem had complicated Yue Daiyun's pregnancy?
(a) Morning sickness.
(b) High blood pressure.
(c) Low blood pressure.
(d) Swollen ankles.

3. Why was Yue Daiyun's long-awaited home visit depressing?
(a) She became ill and spent the time recuperating.
(b) Her students were openly hostile to her.
(c) Her baby didn't remember her, and she was a stranger on campus.
(d) She had to face charges and criticism at home.

4. What does Lao Wei counsel Yue Daiyun to do to redeem herself with the party?
(a) Tell the truth.
(b) Deny guilt.
(c) Accuse others.
(d) Admit guilt, even if it is untrue.

5. What was "Contemporary Heroes"?
(a) A blog.
(b) A foreign novel.
(c) An underground newspaper.
(d) A literary magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were landlords punished in the village of Jiangxi during land reform?

2. According to Chinese legend, why does a baby smile for the first time?

3. What were the "triple evils" to be eliminated in 1957?

4. What is the traditional baby gift given by a Chinese maternal grandmother?

5. What first shook Yue Daiyun's faith in the Communist party?

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