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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would it have been dangerous to be caught with a poem?
(a) Many Kuomintang codes were sent in poems.
(b) Poems were a mockery of the logical era Mao was building.
(c) They were seen as anti-government messages.
(d) Poetry was seen as a form of revolt.

2. What causes the Red Guard to hesitate in continuing their violent tactics?
(a) One of them was accidentally killed.
(b) One of the members commited suicide.
(c) Mao made a law with which they disagreed.
(d) Some of their parents were ashamed.

3. Why do the Chinese people not obey all the regulations put upon them by the Communist party?
(a) They do not understand the true consequences of disobedience.
(b) They have been lied to.
(c) They do not know all of them at any given time.
(d) They are refusing to follow laws with which they do not agree.

4. What causes Jung to reflect on Mao's unfair treatment of the people while on vacation with her sister?
(a) A picture of oneof his vacation homes.
(b) She reads an article in Newsweek.
(c) She watches an uncle die of starvation.
(d) She sees him beat a poor farmer.

5. What is the term that describes a doctor that works alongside the peasants?
(a) Simple Healer.
(b) Barefoot Doctor.
(c) Doctor of the People.
(d) Midwife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jung's sister do that Jung thinks is disloyal to her parents?

2. Why does Jung have to rush to get back on a train during her trip to Peking?

3. What does Mao call for to help him feel secure in his power after the famine?

4. What does De-hong say it would be like if he mails his letter?

5. What does her hatred of capitalism keep Jung from doing while in Peking?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Specs turned down for a promotion?

2. How are Chang Shou-yu and De-hong still making money even though they are not working due to their illnesses?

3. What happens when some students who had rounded up dissident teachers ask De-hong for guidance on what to do next?

4. Why does Er-hong walk away from the Red Guard when they confront one of her philosophy teachers?

5. What does Jung's younger sister do with her boyfriend?

6. How was Jung's brother kept safe when he was caught with an unsanctioned book?

7. What changes Jung's view on Mao?

8. What does Chang Shou-yu plan to do about his growing concerns about the direction the Revolution is taking?

9. How is Chang Shou-yu punished when he is denounced?

10. Why won't Chang Shou-yu help Jung get into the university?

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