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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does twelve-year-old Xiao-hei do that is so different from other children of high officials?
(a) Joins a street gang.
(b) Speaks out against the Revolution.
(c) Goes to college.
(d) Buys and sells books on the black market.

2. Which of these was something that Mao's young group did NOT do in his name?
(a) Force people to do away with high heels.
(b) Take virtue from women.
(c) Burn books.
(d) Close down teahouses.

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

4. Why do people not throw away their newspapers?
(a) They recycle the paper.
(b) They use them to supplement their animal food.
(c) They need the fuel for fires.
(d) Mao's pictures and words are on almost every page.

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

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

7. What does De-hong do to the group of teachers that are accused of being subversives?
(a) Joins them against Mao.
(b) Writes down their names and sends the list to Mao.
(c) Orders them to be released.
(d) Makes them pledge to obey, and orders them to probation.

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

9. What does the doctor arrange for De-hong to have while she is sick with hepatitis?
(a) Fresh goat's milk.
(b) Opium for the pain.
(c) Visits from her husband.
(d) Acupuncture.

10. What does Chang Shou-yu suggest that De-hong do in order to protect his children?
(a) Divorce him.
(b) Hide in a country village.
(c) Join him in his efforts.
(d) Move in with her mother.

11. What does Jin-ming send his sister from the black market?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Paper and ink.
(c) Opium.
(d) Books.

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

13. Why is De-hong so afraid of having a poor speech given about her husband at his funeral?
(a) She is afraid she would have a breakdown.
(b) It will forever reflect badly on her children.
(c) She feels she will be punished in the afterlife.
(d) She wants him to be honored.

14. What does Jung briefly consider when she realizes her time in Peking was wasted?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Staying longer.
(c) Running home.
(d) Leaving the Red Guard.

15. Who allowed Mao's wife to gain so much power?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Mao.
(c) Her father.
(d) The Tings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jung studying and anxious to practice on willing men while at the work farm?

2. Why don't Er-hong's parents answer her questions about the political turmoil happening?

3. What causes the Red Guard to hesitate in continuing their violent tactics?

4. What was Mao's new idea about doctors?

5. What happens with the newspapers before the revolution that confirm Mao's concern that he is losing power?

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