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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Er-hong ask her father for a new name?
(a) She wants something that sounds more militant.
(b) She wants her name to mean something more than swan.
(c) It is popular to have a name change at this age.
(d) She is being made fun of at school.

2. Why would it have been dangerous to be caught with a poem?
(a) Poems were a mockery of the logical era Mao was building.
(b) Poetry was seen as a form of revolt.
(c) Many Kuomintang codes were sent in poems.
(d) They were seen as anti-government messages.

3. Why is Er-hong so interested in being helpful to everyone she meets?
(a) It is very popular to be helpful.
(b) She feels pity for her aged grandmother.
(c) She is taught that a helpful attitude will bring her love and prosperity.
(d) She feels loyalty to the party at an early age.

4. What does Wang Yu do during their journey that disillusions De-hong about their marriage?
(a) Talks at length with other women in the party.
(b) Mocks her for her slow pace.
(c) Speaks ill of her family and friends.
(d) Accepts a ride in a jeep when she must walk.

5. With what are the people of China commanded to replace their grass and flowers?
(a) Peaches and pears.
(b) Rice and wheat.
(c) Wheat and corn.
(d) Cabbage and cotton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Mao to have school children do eye strengthening exercises?

2. Why do De-hong and her husband have to walk to their new transfer site?

3. How long are De-hong and Wang Yu separated when he is transferred to Yibin?

4. What does Er-hong do to show her father how humble she is?

5. What does Jin-ming spend much of his time doing?

(see the answer key)

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