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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Salzman dislike riding the buses in Changsha?
(a) They smelled.
(b) They were too hot.
(c) They were freezing.
(d) They were crowded.

2. From what part of Africa were the entertainers who performed the night Salzman arrived in Changsha?
(a) Zambia.
(b) Botswana.
(c) Congo.
(d) South Africa.

3. What secret did Teacher Hei want Salzman to keep?
(a) His love of cigarettes.
(b) His dislike of Pan.
(c) Their lessons.
(d) His inability to sing.

4. What did Hai Bin tell Salzman that he thinks about all the time?
(a) Food and sleep.
(b) Traveling to America.
(c) Having more time to learn.
(d) Becoming famous.

5. What is a xiuxi?
(a) Calligraphy.
(b) Special salad.
(c) Chinese rest time in the afternoon.
(d) Vase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumor did Salzman hear about Zheng's students?

2. What did Master Liang say about Salzman's eyes?

3. What word did Mr. Gong use to describe his youngest son at the end of "Myopia"?

4. Who said "Easy things become impossible" in "Mei Banfa"?

5. What was the title of the short story that Salzman read aloud to his class in "A Short Story"?

(see the answer key)

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