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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Yue Daiyun's first assigned task at the commune in Zhaitang?
(a) Collecting clay to mix with coal for the fire.
(b) Drawing water.
(c) Collecting rocks to build a dam.
(d) Preparing breakfast for the group.

2. What physical affliction had Yue Daiyun's father-in-law suffered in her two-year absence?
(a) Debilitating high blood pressure.
(b) Heart failure.
(c) Memory loss.
(d) A paralyzing stroke.

3. What does the name "Xiao" mean in Mandarin Chinese?
(a) "Grand."
(b) "Dear."
(c) "Son."
(d) "Small."

4. What was the rationale for putting literature students to hard physical labor?
(a) To get them away from violence on campus.
(b) To provide them material about which to write.
(c) To help them develop better physical conditioning.
(d) To help them understand and unite with the workers.

5. What is sent out to announce a baby's one-month anniversary?
(a) Red kites.
(b) Party invitations.
(c) Red-dyed eggs.
(d) Fortune cookies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Yue Daiyun's first love?

3. What does it mean to "draw a line"?

4. Why did Old Uncle say that he shared food with Yue Daiyun rather than eating it himself?

5. What does Yue Daiyun do to comfort the injured Lao Shi?

(see the answer key)

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