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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is De-hong's first impression of Wang Yu?
(a) He seems rigid in his beliefs but warm to comrades.
(b) He looks hard and cold.
(c) He has a powerful presence.
(d) He is dreamy and looks like a poet.

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

4. Why would a Chinese man have to bow to a Japanese child?
(a) The Chinese respected youth and vitality.
(b) It was a sign of prosperity and health between the nations.
(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.

5. What is so different about Yu-Fang and Dr. Xia's relationship frommost others of the time?
(a) There was a large age difference.
(b) Yu-Fang had been married before.
(c) It was not arranged.
(d) They truly loved each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does De-hong do to the group of teachers that are accused of being subversives?

2. How does Pei-o die?

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

4. Who died four days after 'the third swan' was born?

5. Why does De-hong feel as though she has let Hui-ge down?

(see the answer key)

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