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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 15, A Student Who Was Different.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money did Cheng withdraw from her bank after the organization of the Red Guards?
(a) 6,000 yuan.
(b) 8,000 yuan.
(c) 20,000 yuan.
(d) 10,000 yuan.

2. What size were Cheng's fingers when her handcuffs were removed?
(a) Size of three pencils bound together.
(b) Size of carrots.
(c) Size of celery sticks.
(d) Size of a spring roll.

3. What did Cheng buy the Zhous for a New Year present?
(a) Cream cake and chocolates.
(b) Fruit and chocolates.
(c) Cream cake and fruit.
(d) Chocolates and beer.

4. How many years was the Cultural Revolution in effect?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 25.

5. In the 1970s, who was the chief party secretary in Shanghai?
(a) Zhang Chunqiao.
(b) Wan Li.
(c) Yao Wenyuan.
(d) Lin Liguo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was the prisoner assigned to Cheng's cell in 1969?

2. Who was the artist who painted the painting that hung in Cheng's dining room in 1966?

3. How long did it take after Cheng was manacled for her to be able to stretch her arms straight out in front of her?

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

5. What day of the week were prisoners in No. 1 Detention House allowed to have brooms?

(see the answer key)

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