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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Proprietress.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did not come as a surprise to Mrs. Jin?
(a) The conditions inside the jail.
(b) The age of the young woman reporter.
(c) The interview.
(d) THe cover of the fashion magazine.

2. Why is it worse traveling to a funeral than a wedding?
(a) You have to wear all black.
(b) You have to pretend to care.
(c) You have to deal with strangers crying.
(d) No one smiles at a funeral.

3. What mode of transport did Moyan use to get to the camp?
(a) A night train.
(b) She rode her bicycle.
(c) The army bus.
(d) Her father drove her there.

4. What is Mrs. Jin's physical condition?
(a) She is always sleepy.
(b) She is still strong and independent.
(c) She is frail and relies on the kindness of strangers.
(d) She is always tired.

5. Why does Mrs. Luo not lower her voice around Fei's mother?
(a) She thinks Fei's mother has dementia.
(b) Mrs. Luo is simply a rude person.
(c) Everybody believes that Fei's mother is deaf.
(d) She wants Fei's mother to hear her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Moyan comfortable around older people?

2. Which room does Fei's mother not visit?

3. What subject does Moyan teach?

4. What is the main attraction in Clear Water Town?

5. Why does Fei have to replace some of his father's books?

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