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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Yu-Fang wait to see her General again after her first interaction with him?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Three months.

2. Why would a Chinese man have to bow to a Japanese child?
(a) It was a sign of prosperity and health between the nations.
(b) The Chinese respected youth and vitality.
(c) Japan was in control of China and held a very cruel reign over them.
(d) It was part of the truce China had made with Japan long ago.

3. Why would a widowed woman kill herself before being married to a second husband?
(a) She feared being cut in half as a result of having two men lay claim to her.
(b) It was a sign of dishonor.
(c) It was the custom of the time.
(d) She would be cursed in the afterlife.

4. What does Yu-Fang do to pass the time in her loneliness?
(a) Reads and plays Mah Jong.
(b) Visits with her family.
(c) Writes love letters to her General.
(d) Holds parties at her home.

5. What was Yang Ru-shan's one valuable asset?
(a) A skilled wife.
(b) A large opium farm.
(c) A large estate.
(d) A beautiful daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did De-hong think was the most delicious treat from her father?

2. What was Yang Ru-shan's main duty in life?

3. What does Dr. Xia's oldest son do after his father beats him for being disrespectful about Yu-Fang?

4. What were the only two things that Chinese people were allowed to eat?

5. What happened to the Japanese people who remained in China after they had been defeated?

(see the answer key)

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