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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the Japanese people who remained in China after they had been defeated?
(a) They were left alone.
(b) They were killed or committed suicide.
(c) They were respected for the help they gave.
(d) They were hanged in public trials.

2. What was Er -hong's reaction when De-hong visited her at her boarding school?
(a) She was afraid to let go of her hand.
(b) She refused to acknowledge her as her mother.
(c) She spat in her face and ran away to her teacher.
(d) She gave her a note she had written expressing her fears.

3. In what was Yu-Fang's father buried?
(a) A pit of bodies.
(b) An old suitcase.
(c) A fancy urn.
(d) A cedar box.

4. Why does Wang Yu refuse to let De-hong have the driver take her home?
(a) It was against customs to leave a performance early.
(b) He was fearful of what the Communist leaders would think.
(c) He did not want her to travel alone with another man.
(d) The driver was enjoying the opera.

5. What was the reaction of one of the philosophy teachers that was confronted by the Red Guard and commanded to bow?
(a) She bowed down and begged for mercy.
(b) She stood straight and faced her death.
(c) She called them each by name and told them she thought they were better than this.
(d) She showed them a document signed by Mao that ensured her safety.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Wang Yu do during their journey that disillusions De-hong about their marriage?

3. Why does De-hong refuse so many marriage proposals?

4. What causes the Red Guard to hesitate in continuing their violent tactics?

5. Why is Xiao-hei so distant from his parents?

(see the answer key)

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