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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Commissar Wei stops in Muji City on his way to which border?
(a) Chino-Tibetan.
(b) Nepal-India.
(c) Chino-Nepal.
(d) Chino-Russian.

2. What does Manna compare herself to at the prospect of her engagement to Commissar Wei?
(a) A flower in bloom.
(b) A princess.
(c) A prostitute.
(d) A thief.

3. Where did Manna Wu's parents die?
(a) Muji City.
(b) Shanghai.
(c) In their home.
(d) Tibet.

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

5. For how long is Lin permitted to return home once a year?
(a) One month.
(b) Twelve days.
(c) One week.
(d) Two months.

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

7. Why does manna ask to be left behind to die during the hospital camp-and-field training?
(a) Because she feels responsible for a patient's death.
(b) Because she is so tired.
(c) Because her heart is still broken by Mai Dong.
(d) Because she is ashamed of having feelings for Lin.

8. Who does Manna hit while riding her bike home one night?
(a) Haiyan.
(b) Lin.
(c) Ran Su's wife.
(d) Ran Su.

9. What does Commissar Wei ask the hospital to recommend for him?
(a) An apartment to rent in Muji City.
(b) A good movie.
(c) A good medicine for back pain.
(d) A nurse or doctor to marry.

10. When Manna thanks Lin for his help, what is his response?
(a) She is incapable of taking care of herself.
(b) He would do anything for her.
(c) It is his job.
(d) He had nothing better to do.

11. What is Geng Yang's response to "The Flower Girl"?
(a) He cries.
(b) He criticizes the acting.
(c) He is unaffected.
(d) He is overwhelmed with emotion.

12. Why is Manna hesitant to pursue sleeping with Lin?
(a) Because she is a virgin.
(b) Because she may be expelled from the army.
(c) Because she doesn't want to get pregnant.
(d) Because she doesn't want to manipulate Lin.

13. What is the difference between Lin's side of the room and his roommates' side?
(a) His roommates have photos of celebrities on their walls.
(b) His roommates are very messy.
(c) His roommates have no books.
(d) His roommates have news clippings on their walls.

14. What is the prognosis for Lin's tuberculosis?
(a) He has showed no improvement.
(b) He will recover soon.
(c) He will die soon.
(d) He is at risk of getting worse.

15. What is Lin's favorite part of visiting home?
(a) Escaping the city.
(b) Seeing his wife.
(c) Working on the farm.
(d) Seeing his daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much yen does Llin have in the bank?

2. Which revolutionary party is Manna interested in joining?

3. When the hospital goes to see the film, how does Manna act regarding feelings for Lin?

4. What does Ren ask Lin to bring home from the hospital to help his son's stomach?

5. What is the purpose of the newspaper article about Lin and Shuyu's divorce hearing?

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