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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jung have to rush to get back on a train during her trip to Peking?
(a) She had to use the restroom, but there are people riding the train on the toilets.
(b) She has to buy some food because she is starving.
(c) She feels so trapped that she needs some fresh air before the train leaves again.
(d) She thinks she sees Mao, but it turns out to be someone else.

2. How many concubines does the governor have?
(a) 24
(b) 5
(c) 12
(d) 10

3. What does De-hong say it would be like if he mails his letter?
(a) He would cause ripples in their lives as a pebble will cause ripples in a lake.
(b) It would be as though he were a simple stone next to a large castle.
(c) It would be as if a moth was throwing itself on the flame.
(d) As if he were a tiger falling headlong into an inescapable trap.

4. Who helps a pregnant De-hong hide while they are on a raid?
(a) Another pregnant woman.
(b) A Communist comrade.
(c) A Kuomingtang chieftain.
(d) A local farmer.

5. Who allows De-hong to read novels, attend the cinema, and wear colored blouses under her uniform?
(a) General Xue.
(b) Chang Shou-yu.
(c) Mrs. Ting's husband.
(d) Wang Yu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Chinese dream according to Wang Yu?

2. What does Er-hong do to show her father how humble she is?

3. What does twelve-year-old Xiao-hei do that is so different from other children of high officials?

4. What is Chang Shou-yu's punishment for being denounced as a capitalist?

5. What does Yu-Fang do to show her trust in the party that makes her very uncomfortable?

(see the answer key)

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