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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Yu-Fang need assistance when standing up?
(a) She wanted to appear dainty.
(b) It was the custom of the time.
(c) She was crippled by her bound feet.
(d) She was recovering from an illness.

2. Why would a widowed woman kill herself before being married to a second husband?
(a) It was the custom of the time.
(b) She would be cursed in the afterlife.
(c) She feared being cut in half as a result of having two men lay claim to her.
(d) It was a sign of dishonor.

3. What did the vivid picture show that Yu-Fang told De-hong would be the consequence of lying?
(a) A woman with a horrible disease that has caused boils all over her face.
(b) A man bursting into flames and screaming in pain.
(c) A tiger eating a man's head.
(d) A man getting his tongue ripped out.

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

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

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

7. What does Fang-Yu do to make a meal for her daughter?
(a) Begs food off the street.
(b) Steals food from a neighbor.
(c) Gleans rice from the fields to cook.
(d) Sells jewlery to buy food to cook.

8. What was Er -hong's reaction when De-hong visited her at her boarding school?
(a) She gave her a note she had written expressing her fears.
(b) She was afraid to let go of her hand.
(c) She refused to acknowledge her as her mother.
(d) She spat in her face and ran away to her teacher.

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

10. What were the first words De-hong spoke when she woke up in the hospital?
(a) Where is Mother?
(b) I want a divorce.
(c) Long live Communism.
(d) I love you.

11. What does Wang Yu do during their journey that disillusions De-hong about their marriage?
(a) Speaks ill of her family and friends.
(b) Accepts a ride in a jeep when she must walk.
(c) Mocks her for her slow pace.
(d) Talks at length with other women in the party.

12. What does Mao do to "smoke out the dissidents"?
(a) Allows people to act beyond their class.
(b) Presents an "anonymous" complaint forum.
(c) Encourages intellectuals to challenge their leaders.
(d) Offers rewards for information on traitor family members.

13. Why does Er-hong ask her father for a new name?
(a) She is being made fun of at school.
(b) It is popular to have a name change at this age.
(c) She wants her name to mean something more than swan.
(d) She wants something that sounds more militant.

14. Why does De-hong feel as though she has let Hui-ge down?
(a) She let him believe she cared for him.
(b) She cannot stop his execution.
(c) She could not deliver a message he tried to send to his family.
(d) He was wrongly accused, and no one would believe the truth that De Hong knew.

15. What did Bao Qin enjoy about her experience at Junior High?
(a) Homely tasks.
(b) Sports.
(c) Reading and writing.
(d) Music lessons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Yang Ru-shan's main duty in life?

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

3. What did De-hong think was the most delicious treat from her father?

4. Why did Lin's husband pass her around to family members?

5. What is De-hong's first impression of Wang Yu?

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