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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. After Lin's father dies, how do his feelings about his wife and marriage change?
(a) He realizes life is short and he should live how he wants.
(b) He no longer needs to be married to Shuyu.
(c) He realizes life is short and he wants to stay with his wife.
(d) He should remain married out of respect for his parents.

2. What is Lin's observation of how Geng Yang speaks?
(a) Egotistical.
(b) Simply.
(c) Unrestrained.
(d) Eloquent.

3. Why does Shuyu ask to spend the night with Lin one night when he is home?
(a) She wants to give him a son.
(b) She doesn't want to share her room with their houseguests.
(c) She is afraid of the dark.
(d) She misses him when he is away.

4. After Manna wins a prize for table tennis, what does she tell Lin is her wish?
(a) To see a picture of Shuyu.
(b) For Lin to kiss her.
(c) For Lin to propose to her.
(d) To quit the army.

5. On the hospital camp-and-field training, what does Lin do to help Manna and the other nurses when they stop for the night?
(a) He brings them clean clothes.
(b) He gives them advice.
(c) He treats their blistered feet.
(d) He helps convince a commander to let them go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Haiyan think Lin refuses to take the opportunity to use her sister's house?

2. What does Lin's cousin ask for in his letter?

3. Since Lin thinks that his divorce is unlikely, what does he propose Manna should do?

4. How long have Lin and Shuyu been separated for at the beginning of "Waiting"?

5. Why does the audience cry during "The Flower Girl"?

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