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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the "triple evils" to be eliminated in 1957?
(a) Sectarianism, bureaucratism, and socialism.
(b) Subjectivism, sectarianism, and bureaucratism.
(c) Bureaucratism, cretinism, and subjectivism.
(d) Objectivism, Confucianism, and sectarianism.

2. What is the traditional baby gift given by a Chinese maternal grandmother?
(a) A stroller and carseat.
(b) A complete layette for the first year.
(c) A keepsake baby cup.
(d) A cradle and playpen.

3. Why were the peasants reluctant to accept the land that they were given during land reform?
(a) They were afraid of the responsibility of ownership.
(b) They were afraid of receiving the same retribution as their former landlords.
(c) They were afraid that exploitation would begin again.
(d) They were afraid other peasants would be jealous.

4. What disillusioned Yue Daiyun on her trip to the Soviet Union?
(a) The Chinese visitors were not considered equals.
(b) She wasn't allowed to visit Red Square.
(c) The Chinese visitors were rudely treated.
(d) She observed social inequality.

5. What caused the famine in Zhaitang during the autumn of 1959?
(a) Mismanagement.
(b) Drought.
(c) Lack of seeds.
(d) Refusal of the peasant workers to cooperate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is sent out to announce a baby's one-month anniversary?

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

3. Why were many Chinese angry at the U.S. in 1951?

4. What interrupted Yue Daiyun's celebration of her son's one-month birthday?

5. What was Yue Daiyun's first assigned task at the commune in Zhaitang?

(see the answer key)

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