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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Cheng's disabled student come to warn Cheng that the militia was called for an emergency muster?
(a) September 27.
(b) October 8.
(c) November 2.
(d) December 11.

2. Why was Cheng questioned by a member of the Military Control Commission of the People's Art Theater?
(a) To discuss Lin Liguo.
(b) To discuss Du Fu.
(c) To discuss Chen Boda.
(d) To discuss Huang Zuolin.

3. How much of Cheng's porcelain collection was returned to her?
(a) About one fourth.
(b) Less than half.
(c) A little more than half.
(d) A little more than one fourth.

4. What foreign official visited Beijing in February, 1972?
(a) Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
(b) Vice President Spiro Agnew.
(c) President Nixon.
(d) Prime Minister Edward Heath.

5. How far did the Zhus have to go to get water and use the bathroom after the Red Guards looted their home?
(a) About 250 yards.
(b) More than 100 yards.
(c) More than 200 yards.
(d) About 150 yards.

6. During the autumn of 1970, what American writer had his photo taken with Mao?
(a) Thomas Pynchon.
(b) Edgar Snow.
(c) Don DeLillo.
(d) Cormac McCarthy.

7. When did Zhou Enlai die?
(a) January, 1976.
(b) February, 1976.
(c) May, 1976.
(d) March, 1976.

8. How long did it take after Cheng was manacled for her to be able to stretch her arms straight out in front of her?
(a) A year.
(b) Thirteen months.
(c) A year and a half.
(d) Six months.

9. What did Cheng use to bandage her wrists after the handcuffs were removed?
(a) A pillowcase.
(b) Strips of clothing.
(c) Part of a quilt.
(d) Bits of towels.

10. In January 1971, how large was the room where Cheng was locked in after an interrogation session?
(a) About 6 ft. square.
(b) About 4 ft. square.
(c) About 5 ft. square.
(d) About 8 ft. square.

11. Where did Mr. Hu spend his childhood years?
(a) Fuyang.
(b) Hangzhou.
(c) Yuhang.
(d) Xiaoshan.

12. How much did Cheng weigh after being released from the detention house?
(a) 100 pounds.
(b) 90 pounds.
(c) 95 pounds.
(d) 85 pounds.

13. In January 1971, how long was Cheng locked in a cement box in another building?
(a) Eighteen hours.
(b) Almost twenty-four hours.
(c) Almost thirty-six hours.
(d) Twenty hours.

14. When was Cheng released from No. 1 Dentention House?
(a) February 13, 1975.
(b) March 27, 1973.
(c) April 16, 1974.
(d) May 12, 1972.

15. During the time when Cheng was imprisoned, where did Cheng's brother live?
(a) Wuhan.
(b) Beijing.
(c) Nanjing.
(d) Shanghai.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Chinese New Year celebrations last when Cheng was a child?

2. What type of a funeral did Cheng's mother have?

3. What language were all Chinese supposed to speak?

4. How old was Ai-yi?

5. After Cheng's handcuffs were removed, how high was the swelling on her arms?

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