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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Kuomintang view the Chinese people?
(a) Skilled craftsmen.
(b) Slaves who owed them love and respect.
(c) Kindly people with no military force.
(d) Bugs to be squashed.

2. What did De-hong think was the most delicious treat from her father?
(a) Shaved and flavored ice.
(b) Rice and oranges.
(c) Rice candy.
(d) Plain wheat rolls.

3. What did the letter to Yu-Fang from General Xue's wife say?
(a) It was a summons for her to come work in the fields of labor at the Xue plantations.
(b) It ordered her to leave the house the General had given her.
(c) It was a legal order for her to give any future children to the Xue household.
(d) It berated her for her hateful ways and dishonored her family.

4. What is happening to De-hong when her husband refuses to let her have a driver take her home from the opera?
(a) She is suffering a nervous breakdown.
(b) She is having a miscarriage.
(c) She is considering leaving her husband.
(d) She is frightened by the images on stage.

5. What would women be scorned for if their feet were not bound as children?
(a) Able bodies.
(b) Hardened feet.
(c) Uncleanness.
(d) Large feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Yu-Fang afraid of her own servants?

2. What is the instrument called that Yu-Fang played so well for the General?

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

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

5. Why are the Governor's wives unable to bear children?

(see the answer key)

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