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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2—Pages 137-161.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yuan's "mother" want to ask Yuan's father?
(a) To protect Yuan.
(b) To free him from a prearranged marriage.
(c) To come live with them in the city.
(d) To keep Ai-lan safe.

2. Why does Yuan claim he cannot join the revolutionaries?
(a) His father would disapprove.
(b) He could never kill a man.
(c) He doesn't believe a revolution is necessary.
(d) He doesn't have the right uniform.

3. What does Yuan notice about his "lady mother" when they eat dinner?
(a) She can keep Ai-lan quiet without saying a word.
(b) She has very few table manners.
(c) She is timid and seems to fear speaking up.
(d) She likes to talk about the work the revolutionaries are doing.

4. Why does Yuan have trouble finding somebody to rent him a room?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His lack of communication skills.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His race.

5. What is the occupation of the person Yuan befriends, but keeps a secret?
(a) Writer.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Shopkeeper.
(d) Revolutionary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "almost I understand how sons kill their fathers in these days"?

2. When Yuan attends the secret meeting, how is he regarded by the rest of the members?

3. What causes Yuan to start paying more attention to Ai-lan's female friends then he previously did?

4. What emotions are on the faces of the villagers as Yuan is leaving?

5. Why does Yuan enjoy traveling alone?

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