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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3—Pages 215-244.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Yuan's teacher, why can't Yuan explain the meaning of his poem?
(a) Yuan is too ashamed.
(b) Yuan doesn't have enough life experiences.
(c) Yuan completely lacks writing talent.
(d) Yuan is not clear on the meaning himself.

2. Who is the maid friends with?
(a) Meng.
(b) Ai-lan.
(c) Sheng.
(d) Yuan's uncle.

3. Why is Yuan proud of Ai-lan?
(a) Her betrothed.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) Her beauty.
(d) Her education.

4. Why is Yuan so interested in his teacher's daughter?
(a) She is well-educated.
(b) She is interested in Yuan's homeland.
(c) She reminds him of Ai-lan.
(d) He thinks his father would approve of her.

5. What allows Yuan to look past the fact that his teacher's family is American?
(a) They have a lot of wealth.
(b) They are kind to him.
(c) His teacher reminds him of his father.
(d) They have ancestors from his homeland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yuan use the plot of land for?

2. Which character looks at the rich and fat with disdain?

3. Why do parents abandon the children that Yuan's "lady mother" runs a home for?

4. At what point does Yuan begin looking at women differently?

5. What does Yuan learn from the woman on the ship?

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