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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does it mean to "draw a line"?
(a) To align one's self with another person.
(b) To strengthen a common bond.
(c) To separate one's self from a suspect person.
(d) To make one's political position clear.

2. How were landlords punished in the village of Jiangxi during land reform?
(a) They were killed.
(b) They were harassed.
(c) They were beaten.
(d) They were sent away.

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

4. What was "Contemporary Heroes"?
(a) A literary magazine.
(b) An underground newspaper.
(c) A foreign novel.
(d) A blog.

5. What objection did Communist party members have to the French novel, The Red and the Black?
(a) It encouraged disrespect.
(b) It encouraged individual creativity over self-effacement.
(c) It encouraged immorality.
(d) It encouraged blind acquiescence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "white and expert way"?

2. According to Chinese legend, why does a baby smile for the first time?

3. What is the traditional baby gift given by a Chinese maternal grandmother?

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

5. How does the bride approach her husband's home in Chinese tradition?

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