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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lin's brother need to borrow money?
(a) To bet on a game.
(b) To send his children to private school.
(c) To surprise his wife with a gift.
(d) To pay off his debts.

2. What controversial items does Manna see in Lin's room?
(a) His laundry.
(b) A stack of journals.
(c) Pictures of his family.
(d) Foreign books.

3. How long have Lin and Shuyu been separated for at the beginning of "Waiting"?
(a) Eighteen years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Four months.

4. What does Manna see Pingping Ma and Lin Kong doing that convinces her that they are a couple?
(a) Kissing.
(b) Exchanging notes.
(c) Holding hands.
(d) Talking and laughing.

5. Early in her fixation, what deters Manna's pursuance of Lin?
(a) Other's discouragement.
(b) Manna's respect for the sanctity of marriage.
(c) His wife giving birth.
(d) Manna's obedience to the rules.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ran Su is cautioning Lin about his relationship with Mann, what does he mean by "abnormal" relationship?

2. Where did Manna Wu's parents die?

3. Why do Lin's comrades object to his long, parted in the middle hairstyle?

4. What rare food does Bensheng bring to Lin's house?

5. What are Lin's conditions on Manna's prospective new fiancé?

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