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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2—Pages 199-214.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the soldiers know to look for Yuan?
(a) The maid gave them his description and name.
(b) They overheard Yuan talking about the cause with Meng.
(c) Yuan's teacher turned him in.
(d) Ai-lan accidentally told a soldier.

2. Why do other students claim that Yuan is such a good student?
(a) He is naturally gifted.
(b) He has a good tutor.
(c) He has no life besides school work.
(d) His race gives him advantages.

3. How does Yuan show a lack of courtesy towards the old tenants, besides inviting himself into their home?
(a) He invites others into their home.
(b) He eats from their sparse food supply.
(c) He takes their one and only horse.
(d) He demands they give him money.

4. Who is described as being idealistic?
(a) Yuan.
(b) The teacher's daughter.
(c) The teacher.
(d) Sheng.

5. What causes Jim and Yuan's relationship to end?
(a) Jim begins a relationship with the landlady's daughter.
(b) Jim begins a relationship with the landlady.
(c) Jim makes rude comments about Yuan's homeland.
(d) Jim insults Yuan's traditional views.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Yuan's inner struggle?

3. What does Yuan discover in his father's room?

4. Why is Yuan careful about what he tells his new friend Jim?

5. Who built the earthen house that Yuan stays?

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