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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3—Pages 244-283.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Yuan enjoy traveling alone?
(a) He is afraid of being controlled.
(b) It refreshes his creativity.
(c) It gives him time away from his father.
(d) He enjoys sight-seeing.

2. Why does Yuan dislike being around the poor people?
(a) They cannot read.
(b) They grab him.
(c) They smell bad.
(d) They ask him for money.

3. What is Yuan's favorite subject to learn about?
(a) Literature.
(b) History.
(c) Math.
(d) Nature.

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

5. At the family meeting to discuss the marriage, why do the elders say only very little?
(a) They are not allowed to speak at the meeting.
(b) They don't want to offend anybody.
(c) They don't care about the problem.
(d) They are not able to come up with any solution.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sheng's occupation?

2. How does Yuan feel about arranged marriage?

3. How does Yuan show a lack of courtesy towards the old tenants, besides inviting himself into their home?

4. What does Ai-lan point out about Yuan?

5. In what two ways does Yuan's teacher believe Yuan and Mary are alike?

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