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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. What is Sheng's occupation?
(a) Revolutionary.
(b) Fisherman.
(c) Poet.
(d) Shopkeeper.

2. Who built the earthen house that Yuan stays?
(a) Yuan's grandfather.
(b) Yuan's father.
(c) A prominent social figure in the town.
(d) A mysterious man that many fear.

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

4. How does Yuan feel about the maid?
(a) He wants to marry her.
(b) He wants to spend more time with her.
(c) He does not love her.
(d) He wants her to meet his father.

5. Why is Mary embarrassed of her parents?
(a) They think Yuan causes trouble.
(b) They told Yuan a secret about Mary.
(c) They are trying to convert Yuan to their faith.
(d) They don't think Yuan is intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yuan suddenly despise the common men and beggars?

2. What causes Yuan to remain solitary when he's in America?

3. According to Yuan's teacher, why can't Yuan explain the meaning of his poem?

4. Why is Yuan proud of Ai-lan?

5. Why does Mary want Yuan to meet her in the garden?

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