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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 14, The Search for the Truth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of club where Cheng danced with a Swiss friend in the 1950s?
(a) German Club.
(b) French Club.
(c) Shanghai Club.
(d) British Club.

2. What color flowers were growing on weeds in a corner of the exercise yard at No. 1 Detention House?
(a) Blue.
(b) Pink.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

3. How long did Cheng believe that she had to stand and read a letter drafted by Mao Zedong in December 1948?
(a) Five hours.
(b) Seven hours.
(c) Eight hours.
(d) Six hours.

4. How many lived in the Zhu's half of the house?
(a) Seven.
(b) Six.
(c) Nine.
(d) Five.

5. What type of trees lined the drive of No. 1 Detention House?
(a) Plum trees.
(b) Maple trees.
(c) Tallow trees.
(d) Willow trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What number was Cheng assigned when she was taken to No. 1 Dentention House?

2. Who was named Mao's successor at the Ninth Party Congress?

3. How much money was Cheng carrying when she arrived at No. 1 Detention House?

4. Where did Ai-yi's husband and son live?

5. What did Cheng's old gardener tell her happened to Lao-zhao when he was beaten by the Red Guards?

(see the answer key)

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