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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was paying workers according to production criticized?
(a) It led to decreased overall yield.
(b) It was capitalist exploitation.
(c) It favored those who worked hardest.
(d) It was unfair to those who slacked in their work.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were landlords punished in the village of Jiangxi during land reform?

2. How did Lao Shi die?

3. What is an "ayi?"

4. What effect did the struggle sessions have on Lao Chen, the literature department head?

5. What should a good Communist always refuse to a class enemy, according to what Yue Daiyun was taught?

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