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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the Japanese people who remained in China after they had been defeated?
(a) They were hanged in public trials.
(b) They were respected for the help they gave.
(c) They were killed or committed suicide.
(d) They were left alone.

2. For what was Dr. Xia called to treat Yu-Fang?
(a) A failed pregnancy.
(b) A nervous breakdown.
(c) A broken leg from work in the field.
(d) An opium addiction.

3. How long are De-hong and Wang Yu separated when he is transferred to Yibin?
(a) 4 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 weeks.

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

5. Why were De-hong and Wang Yu forced to "self-admonishment"?
(a) They wanted to leave work early to get married.
(b) They were caught spending nights together after being wed.
(c) They accepted invitations without permission from the party.
(d) They were showing mercy to Kuomintang officials.

6. Why does Chang Shou-yu refuse to send his pregnant sick wife to a larger hospital?
(a) He wants no special treatment.
(b) He fears a larger hospital will have more infections.
(c) He would like to be there for the birth of his child and could not follow her to another hospital.
(d) He does not want to move De-hong in her fragile state.

7. What is Yu-lin studying to become?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A chef.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A Communist.

8. Why is De-hong's wet nurses husband in jail?
(a) He was an opium dealer.
(b) He was caught spreading anti-Communist literature.
(c) He let his wife bathe in warm water.
(d) He was an old Kuomintang officer.

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

10. What was De-hong's response to Chang Shou-yu's early return from his sightseeing trip?
(a) She makes a special meal in honor of his return.
(b) She complains that he cares more for the party than for her.
(c) She does not allow him in the house.
(d) She calls him a "silly old thing."

11. What does Yu-Fang do to show her trust in the party that makes her very uncomfortable?
(a) Gives them her documentation.
(b) Gives a list of her direct family and their Kuomintang connections.
(c) Gives them her jewelry.
(d) Writes her life story.

12. What causes Mao to have school children do eye strengthening exercises?
(a) He sees too many children wearing glasses.
(b) He fears they will overburden themselves before they are of a more useful age.
(c) He wants the teachers to think he cares about the children.
(d) He reads a study that says these exercises will increase intelligence.

13. Why did De-hong live with her parents after her transfer instead of her husband?
(a) Married couples were only allowed to be together on Saturdays.
(b) They were considering a divorce at the time.
(c) Wang Yu was not transferred and had to stay in Yibin.
(d) The Communist party only allowed a certain number of people to be in one home.

14. Why does De-hong refuse so many marriage proposals?
(a) She wants to marry for love.
(b) She has decided to give her life over to God.
(c) She does not want to bring a child into such a cruel world.
(d) She does not feel worthy of any man's love.

15. What does the Governor do to honor Dr. Xia for his excellent treatments?
(a) Raises his status in the community.
(b) Blesses Yu-Fang to bear a great son.
(c) Holds processions for him.
(d) Gives him a large portion of the palace in which to live.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing that Chang Shou-yu will NOT let his children do in order to teach them ethic responsibility?

2. With what are the people of China commanded to replace their grass and flowers?

3. What is De-hong's chief job at the Public Affairs Department?

4. Why did Dr. Xia's son have to run away, never to be heard from again?

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

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