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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Lin's attempts to divorce Shuyu continue to fail, how does Manna come to treat the other nurses?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Polite.
(c) With hostility.
(d) Extra helpful.

2. Aside from Latin, what languages must nurses learn to be promoted to assistant doctor?
(a) Russian and German.
(b) Japanese and Korean.
(c) Tibetan and Japanese.
(d) English and Japanese.

3. 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 should remain married out of respect for his parents.
(d) He realizes life is short and he wants to stay with his wife.

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

5. Why does Manna squat over a bucket for so long?
(a) To prevent pregnancy.
(b) She is cold.
(c) Her back is sore.
(d) She is constipated.

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

7. What American poet does Commissar Wei recommend to Manna?
(a) Sylvia Plath.
(b) Allen Ginsberg.
(c) Robert Frost.
(d) Walt Whitman.

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

9. What does Ren ask Lin to bring home from the hospital to help his son's stomach?
(a) Alka-Seltzer.
(b) Pepto Bismuth.
(c) Tower Candy.
(d) Club Soda.

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

11. What is Lin's concern about Manna becoming engaged to another man?
(a) He isn't ready to lose her.
(b) She will continue to carry on her affair with Lin.
(c) She might be taken advantage of.
(d) She will be cheated on.

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

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

14. How does Geng Yang think Lin should carry out his relationship with Manna?
(a) Keep her as his mistress.
(b) End the relationship soon.
(c) Pretend like he's married to her.
(d) Keep her until he grows tired of her.

15. When Ran Su is cautioning Lin about his relationship with Mann, what does he mean by "abnormal" relationship?
(a) Sexual.
(b) Polygamist.
(c) Platonic.
(d) Abusive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Manna gives Lin for wanting to sleep with him?

2. On his first day in Muji City, what is Liang Meng's reason for needing to return home so soon?

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

4. Who is Lin's new roommate when he gets tuberculosis?

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

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