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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did De-hong think was the most delicious treat from her father?
(a) Rice and oranges.
(b) Shaved and flavored ice.
(c) Rice candy.
(d) Plain wheat rolls.

3. What happens to De-hong's classmate when she is found with Communist literature?
(a) She is recruited to the Communist party.
(b) She is tortured to death.
(c) She is imprisoned.
(d) She is branded as a traitor and sentenced to death.

4. What is the party doing that is grating so heavily on De-hong's nerves while she is being questioned?
(a) Making demands of and suspecting people who are innocent.
(b) Giving Wang Yu power.
(c) Imposing unfair restrictions.
(d) Instating ridiculous safety measures.

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

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

7. What is De-hong studying to become?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A Communist.
(c) A wife.
(d) A midwife.

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

9. What does a neighbor tell Er-hong about the Kuomintang that confuses her?
(a) They were not always cruel.
(b) They were closely linked with the Communists.
(c) They were better leaders.
(d) They were righteous and good-hearted.

10. 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 part of the truce China had made with Japan long ago.
(d) It was a sign of prosperity and health between the nations.

11. Where are the people of China forced to eat during the famine?
(a) Outside their homes where people can see them.
(b) Communal kitchens.
(c) In their homes at specific times.
(d) In the city center.

12. What does Dr. Xia's son do to convince Yu-Fang and him to move out?
(a) He threatens to kill himself.
(b) He attacks Yu-Fang.
(c) He pushes De-hong down a dry well.
(d) He beats his father senseless.

13. How does Pei-o die?
(a) He is hung in a public trial.
(b) He starves.
(c) He dies in prison.
(d) He falls ill while working in the prison.

14. Where did De-hong see Wang Yu before actually meeting him?
(a) At the celebration feast for the Communist victory.
(b) In a secret meeting of officials.
(c) On a wanted poster.
(d) In a crowded Communist rally.

15. What was Yang Ru-shan's one valuable asset?
(a) A large opium farm.
(b) A skilled wife.
(c) A large estate.
(d) A beautiful daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yu-Fang do to pass the time in her loneliness?

2. How does Yu-Wu help the Communist movement?

3. For what was Dr. Xia called to treat Yu-Fang?

4. Why do Jun-ying and a maid move in with Fang-Yu?

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

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