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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are people labeled when their loyalty to the Communist cause is questioned?
(a) Yellow or Red.
(b) White or Gray.
(c) Gray or Black.
(d) Blue or Brown.

3. Who is sent to bring De-hong home from Peking?
(a) Yu-Fang.
(b) Wang Yu.
(c) Jung Chang.
(d) General Xue.

4. Why is Jung not allowed to take the entrance exams for the universities?
(a) Her grandmother was a concubine.
(b) Her parents are enemies of the state.
(c) She is a woman.
(d) They are considered "bourgeois".

5. What was Mao's new idea about doctors?
(a) They are spreading anti-Mao propaganda.
(b) They need much more training than they are getting.
(c) They are of utmost importance in society.
(d) They do not need much training.

6. Why is De-hong trying to go to Peking after her husband is arrested?
(a) To lead a revolt against Mao.
(b) To see her daughter.
(c) To free her husband.
(d) To see Mao.

7. What is the name that Mao gave his group of young followers?
(a) The Red Guards.
(b) Followers of Mao.
(c) The Communist Children.
(d) Children of the Tiger.

8. What allows Jung the power to challenge Mao in her mind for the first time?
(a) A statement from her favorite teacher.
(b) An article in Newsweek.
(c) A poor speech by Mao.
(d) A revelatory dream.

9. What does Jung want to spend every spare moment doing while she is at the work farm?
(a) Reading.
(b) Eating.
(c) Talking.
(d) Sleeping.

10. Why don't Er-hong's parents answer her questions about the political turmoil happening?
(a) They feel it is important for her to find the truth on her own.
(b) They fear she would object to the truth and then be in trouble.
(c) They are trying to shelter her.
(d) They do not know what is really happening.

11. What is Jung criticized for by the government while teaching at the university?
(a) She does not work long enough hours.
(b) She is twenty-five with no plans to marry.
(c) She is too sad about her father's death.
(d) She is teaching English.

12. What frustrates Jung about her university experience?
(a) She spends so much time in military training.
(b) She is mocked for her family history.
(c) She cannot keep up with her lessons.
(d) Her teachers are disrespectful of Mao.

13. What is the last thing that Jung needs before she can move closer to Chengdu?
(a) A seal from a registrar.
(b) The signature from Mao.
(c) A form of transportation.
(d) A document of permission.

14. What does Jung's sister do that Jung thinks is disloyal to her parents?
(a) She has a boyfriend.
(b) She joins a street gang.
(c) She joins a dance troupe.
(d) She sells books on the black market.

15. What does Chang Shou-yu want to do as soon as his name is cleared of the un-Communistic claims against him?
(a) Join a Capitalist movement.
(b) Move his family out of China.
(c) Work with the black market.
(d) Commit suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Xiao-hei take in hopes of being seen favorably by the party after his father's political position is threatened?

2. What does Jin-ming send his sister from the black market?

3. Why did Jung go to Peking?

4. What language is Jung told to study?

5. What does Chang Shou-yu suggest that De-hong do in order to protect his children?

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