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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Lao Shi die?
(a) He was beaten to death while attempting to escape to Burma.
(b) He was accidentally shot.
(c) He commited suicide.
(d) He fell from a walnut tree.

2. What interrupted Yue Daiyun's celebration of her son's one-month birthday?
(a) A meeting at which she was to be honored.
(b) A meeting at which her husband was to be honored.
(c) A meeting at which her husband was to be criticized.
(d) A meeting at which she was to be criticized.

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

4. What was the first criticism of Lao Tang at the Beida Youth League Congress?
(a) Supporting rightist teachers.
(b) Staying up all night talking with Yue Daiyun.
(c) Killing frogs who were interrupting the music.
(d) Teaching capitalist ideas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of workers charged as rightists were work units expected to unveil in 1958?

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

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

4. Why was Yue Daiyun's long-awaited home visit depressing?

5. What term was given to those whose parents were landlords?

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