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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What effect did the struggle sessions have on Lao Chen, the literature department head?
(a) He resigned his position.
(b) He commited suicide.
(c) He was sent to the countryside for re-education.
(d) He was forced to resign or be fired from his position.

2. Why did Yue Daiyun refuse expensive wedding gifts?
(a) She was a simple person.
(b) She was embarrassed by her family's prosperity.
(c) She knew her friends and family had limited resources.
(d) She wanted her wedding to be a revolutionary occasion.

3. How does Lao Wei advise Yue Daiyun to deal with the cadres?
(a) Point out their errors and mistakes.
(b) Pretend not to notice wrongdoing.
(c) Accuse others to them.
(d) Bribe them with extra work.

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

5. How did Yue Daiyun learn to carry water?
(a) In a wheelbarrow.
(b) In handheld buckets.
(c) On her head.
(d) On a shoulder pole.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term was given to those whose parents were landlords?

2. What challenging assignment was Yue Daiyun given upon her return to teaching?

3. What was Yue Daiyun's assignment during the Four Clean-Ups?

4. What unexpected speaker came to the meeting on July 22 during the student struggles?

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

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