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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Geng Yang think Lin should sleep with Manna?
(a) For enjoyment.
(b) To motivate himself to divorce Shuyu.
(c) To make Manna undesirable to other men.
(d) To have a child.

2. What phrase does Lin paint on the banner when a general visits the hospital?
(a) "Come Again Soon."
(b) "Salutations!"
(c) "Warmly Welcomed."
(d) "Peace Be With You!"

3. How long have Lin and Shuyu been separated for at the beginning of "Waiting"?
(a) Two years.
(b) Four months.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Eighteen years.

4. Lin's roles as an officer and doctor make him what kind of a man?
(a) Passionate.
(b) Diligent.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Rational.

5. Why is Manna hesitant to pursue sleeping with Lin?
(a) Because she may be expelled from the army.
(b) Because she doesn't want to get pregnant.
(c) Because she is a virgin.
(d) Because she doesn't want to manipulate Lin.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Manna wins a prize for table tennis, what does she tell Lin is her wish?

2. Why does Manna feel sad in the weeks following her wedding?

3. After a chief in the City Administration dies, what does Manna begin to do?

4. What is Commissar Wei's reason for wanting to discontinue his relationship with Manna?

5. What is Manna considered dangerously close to because of her age?

(see the answer key)

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