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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What challenging assignment was Yue Daiyun given upon her return to teaching?
(a) Teaching modern literature.
(b) Explicating Tang dynasty literature.
(c) Teaching Chinese to foreign students.
(d) Developing a political writing course.

2. What effect did Yue Daiyun believe the elimination of "middle characters" would have on student readers?
(a) Readers would distrust the new literature.
(b) Readers would suffer from unattainable ideals.
(c) Readers would emulate the literary characters.
(d) Readers would lower their personal behavioral standards.

3. How often was Lao Tang allowed to go home while under suspicion?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Every weekend.
(c) Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
(d) Once every two weeks.

4. How good were Tang Shuang's test scores?
(a) Among the top ten in Beijing.
(b) Among the top fifty percent in Beijing.
(c) The best in Beijing.
(d) Among the top ten percent in Beijing.

5. How does the bride approach her husband's home in Chinese tradition?
(a) She walks with her relatives.
(b) She walks with her groom.
(c) She walks alone.
(d) She is carried there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What objection did Communist party members have to the French novel, The Red and the Black?

2. Once found to be qualified for university training, what factors were considered in addition to academics for university placement?

3. What was the Red Guard?

4. Where were 21 people killed in campus warfare?

5. How does Lao Wei advise Yue Daiyun to deal with the cadres?

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