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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do De-hong and her husband have to walk to their new transfer site?
(a) It is a form of civil protest.
(b) They are conserving fuel.
(c) They will attract less attention this way.
(d) The train rails are broken.

2. What does Er-hong do to avoid going to the nursery during the days.
(a) Screams and kicks.
(b) Falls 'ill.'
(c) Sneaks away.
(d) Excels at her studies.

3. What does Yu-Fang do to prove that she is now accepting of her son-in-law after they are persecuted for un-Communistic behavior?
(a) Embraces him publicly.
(b) Defends him at a denunciation meeting.
(c) Tends to his wounds.
(d) Writes him a letter expressing her thanks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Chang Shou-yu refuse to send his pregnant sick wife to a larger hospital?

2. What does Jung briefly consider when she realizes her time in Peking was wasted?

3. What does Chang Shou-yu overhear in a conversation that he is torn about reporting?

4. What is De-hong studying to become?

5. What is Chang Shou-yu's nickname for Er-hong?

(see the answer key)

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