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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: The Dog Grins: Chapters 21 - 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Pearl awaken?
(a) A headache.
(b) A scream.
(c) Bangs.
(d) A growl.

2. What has happened to Kumei from the age of five on?
(a) She has terrible, almost-daily headaches.
(b) She has had aspirations of becoming an artist.
(c) She has had terrible nightmares.
(d) She is raped nightly from her husband in an arranged marriage.

3. Alongside whom does Pearl work?
(a) Yong and Su-Lee.
(b) Joy and Tao.
(c) Z. G. and Joy.
(d) Tao and Yong.

4. What has likely happened to the messages Pearl has sent Joy?
(a) The censors have confisgated them.
(b) She does not think Pearl has sent her any messages.
(c) They are lost somewhere along the way.
(d) They were burned for starting fires.

5. What has Auntie Hu managed to do despite the new governmental controls?
(a) Create art in her own fashion.
(b) Visit abroad.
(c) Live a life of luxury.
(d) Write to May regularly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the commune leader announce that is mandated by the government?

2. What do Pearl's housemates say about her when she returns from Auntie Hu's home?

3. What work does Pearl do?

4. Why is Joy happy but frustrated when she receives a package from Pearl?

5. What assignment is Joy given?

(see the answer key)

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