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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Chinese people not obey all the regulations put upon them by the Communist party?

2. What is so peculiar about the men who arrested Chang Shou-yu?

3. What was the reaction of one of the philosophy teachers that was confronted by the Red Guard and commanded to bow?

4. What is the last thing that Jung needs before she can move closer to Chengdu?

5. How old is Xiao-fang when he finally receives his first schooling?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes Jung's view on Mao?

2. How is Yu-Fang punished when she is denounced?

3. Why was Jung so shocked about the woman who was beaten for having pictures of pre-Communism leaders?

4. What happens to Chang Shou-yu after he is released from prison?

5. What happens to an article that Mao writes for the newspaper?

6. What is a barefoot doctor?

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

8. What act of sacrifice does Jung do while caring for her sick grandmother in the hospital?

9. What does the cook do for De-hong while she is sick with hepatitis?

10. How does Jung feel about Mao's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What makes De-hong change her mind about the Communist Party? When does this happen? Why is this so surprising?

Essay Topic 2

The Chinese people endured many different changes and shifts in their political scene. What were some of the different groups in power, and how did they differ from each other? Which one was the best one for what the people really needed, and why? Please cite specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

Wang Yu and De-hong had heard of each other before meeting each other in person. How did they hear of each other? What were their first impressions? How did they react to meeting each other in person? What surprised Wang Yu about De-hong?

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