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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 5, Solitary Confinement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Cheng's struggle meeting held?
(a) November 17, 1966.
(b) September 27, 1966.
(c) August 13, 1966.
(d) October 12, 1966.

2. What was every radio station broadcasting in Chapter 4?
(a) The announcement of the person to conduct the Cultural Revolution in Shanghai.
(b) An article from the "Shanghai Liberation Daily."
(c) The news of a plot by the capitalists.
(d) Lead article from the "People's Daily."

3. What type of vehicle was used to take Cheng to and from the struggle meeting?
(a) Green jeep.
(b) A Soviet car.
(c) A heavy duty truck.
(d) Black jeep.

4. What was Cheng served for lunch the first day she was at No. 1 Detention House?
(a) Rice and pickled vegetables.
(b) Lukewarm watery rice porridge.
(c) Watery broth.
(d) Dry rice and boiled green cabbage.

5. By 1966, how many years had passed since Cheng's husband had died?
(a) Nearly 10 years.
(b) About 8 years.
(c) Nearly 9 years.
(d) About 7 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What watch is missing when the Red Guards ask Cheng to inventory her jewelry?

2. How many men were in the vehicle that took Cheng from her struggle meeting?

3. Where was Cheng kicked when she tried to stop a young man from breaking some of her collection when the Red Guards were in her home?

4. How long did it take the Communist Party to overthrow the Kuomintang government?

5. How long after Meiping's birthday party did Li Zhen commit suicide?

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