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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were many Chinese angry at the U.S. in 1951?
(a) They were appalled by American selfishness.
(b) They were jealous of American prosperity.
(c) They expected an American invasion.
(d) They disagreed with American democracy.

2. What did the commune at Zhaitang produce for income?
(a) Chickens and millet.
(b) Millet and rice.
(c) Vegetables and wheat.
(d) Apricot seeds and walnuts.

3. Of what did Lao Pan accuse Yue Daiyun?
(a) Disrespect of Communist authority.
(b) Undermining Chairman Mao.
(c) Personal ambition.
(d) Capitalist ideas.

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

5. What interrupted Yue Daiyun's celebration of her son's one-month birthday?
(a) A meeting at which she was to be criticized.
(b) A meeting at which her husband was to be honored.
(c) A meeting at which she was to be honored.
(d) A meeting at which her husband was to be criticized.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the name "Lao" mean in Mandarin Chinese?

2. What does the name "Xiao" mean in Mandarin Chinese?

3. What is a cadre?

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

5. Why were the peasants reluctant to accept the land that they were given during land reform?

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