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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the traditional baby gift given by a Chinese maternal grandmother?
(a) A cradle and playpen.
(b) A complete layette for the first year.
(c) A stroller and carseat.
(d) A keepsake baby cup.

2. What does the name "Lao" mean in Mandarin Chinese?
(a) "Sweet."
(b) "Friend."
(c) "Old."
(d) "Baby."

3. Why did Yue Daiyun draw a line between herself and her husband's family?
(a) They were unlearned peasants.
(b) They were outspoken anti-Communists.
(c) They were bourgeois intellectuals.
(d) They were unkind to her.

4. How does Lao Wei advise Yue Daiyun to deal with the cadres?
(a) Point out their errors and mistakes.
(b) Pretend not to notice wrongdoing.
(c) Bribe them with extra work.
(d) Accuse others to them.

5. Why did Yue Daiyun refuse expensive wedding gifts?
(a) She was embarrassed by her family's prosperity.
(b) She was a simple person.
(c) She wanted her wedding to be a revolutionary occasion.
(d) She knew her friends and family had limited resources.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would a good Communist mistrust his own conscience?

2. What is sent out to announce a baby's one-month anniversary?

3. What is a kang?

4. How many people was Yue Daiyun required to identify as rightists?

5. Of what did Lao Pan accuse Yue Daiyun?

(see the answer key)

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