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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the first enemies of the Communists to be punished by being publicly paraded?
(a) Landlords.
(b) Revolutionaries.
(c) Political figures.
(d) Merchants.

2. Why did Yue Daiyun's sister-in-law insist that the family separate during meals?
(a) Lao Tang had been declared a "big black element."
(b) She didn't have time to prepare meals for the whole group.
(c) The children were affected by family arguments.
(d) She wanted to draw a line between her and Yue Daiyun.

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

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

5. What policy sent Yue Daiyun to the countryside in 1965?
(a) The Three Red Banners.
(b) The Second Land Reform.
(c) Clean the Class.
(d) The Four Clean-Ups.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Yue Daiyun relieved of her teaching duties in 1965?

2. How did Lao Shi die?

3. What was Yue Daiyun's favorite pastime while she wandered in the mountains of Zhaitang?

4. What were Old Aunt and Old Uncle's parting gifts to Yue Daiyun?

5. What work assignment did Yue Daiyun receive upon returning to Beida after her two-year absence?

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