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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. 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.

2. What makes Yuan feel trapped?
(a) His mother's lack of confidence in him.
(b) His father's controlling love.
(c) His lack of education.
(d) His lack of money.

3. In what two ways does Yuan's teacher believe Yuan and Mary are alike?
(a) Youth and rebellion.
(b) Youth and education.
(c) Youth and tradition.
(d) Rebellion and caution.

4. What does Yuan use the plot of land for?
(a) He goes there to write.
(b) He meets there with other revolutionists.
(c) A science experiment.
(d) A school project.

5. Why does Yuan dislike the 17-year-old daughter of the landlady?
(a) She has not been properly educated.
(b) She dresses to gain the attention of men.
(c) She is lazy and messy.
(d) She is very loud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the maid write in her letter to Yuan?

2. What is Meng's occupation?

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

4. What does the maid do in response to Yuan's traditional behavior, such as bowing?

5. What does Yuan say about the two Chinese brothers?

(see the answer key)

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