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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the newspaper article about Lin and Shuyu's divorce hearing?
(a) To add to the statistics of divorce in China.
(b) To criticize the judge.
(c) To support Lin's decision.
(d) To discourage Lin from continuing.

2. 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 doesn't want to manipulate Lin.
(d) Because she is a virgin.

3. During Lin's second attempt to divorce his wife, what does Manna buy in anticipation that she will be married soon?
(a) A wedding dress.
(b) New bedding.
(c) A baby crib.
(d) Furniture.

4. What does the judge require Lin bring to him before the divorce hearing can continue?
(a) Information about Manna.
(b) A glass of water.
(c) A letter or recommendation.
(d) Proof that Shuyu is having an affair.

5. As Lin's attempts to divorce Shuyu continue to fail, how does Manna come to treat the other nurses?
(a) Extra helpful.
(b) Friendly.
(c) With hostility.
(d) Polite.

6. What is the reason Manna gives Lin for wanting to sleep with him?
(a) To get him expelled from the army.
(b) To secure their relationship.
(c) To get attention from other nurses.
(d) To give him a son.

7. When Lin and Manna break up, what does Lin do to occupy his time?
(a) Daydream.
(b) Write letters to his wife.
(c) Pursue other women.
(d) Recatologue medical records.

8. What is Commissar Wei's reason for wanting to discontinue his relationship with Manna?
(a) He knows about her and Lin.
(b) She has poor handwriting.
(c) She is too old.
(d) She smells bad.

9. What is Lin's concern about Manna becoming engaged to another man?
(a) He isn't ready to lose her.
(b) She will be cheated on.
(c) She will continue to carry on her affair with Lin.
(d) She might be taken advantage of.

10. Why does manna ask to be left behind to die during the hospital camp-and-field training?
(a) Because she feels responsible for a patient's death.
(b) Because her heart is still broken by Mai Dong.
(c) Because she is so tired.
(d) Because she is ashamed of having feelings for Lin.

11. Why does Lin's brother need to borrow money?
(a) To pay off his debts.
(b) To bet on a game.
(c) To surprise his wife with a gift.
(d) To send his children to private school.

12. Where does Lin Kong's wife, Shuyu, live?
(a) Beijing.
(b) Goose Village.
(c) Shanghai.
(d) Muji City.

13. Who is Lin's new roommate when he gets tuberculosis?
(a) Geng Yang.
(b) Ran Su.
(c) Mai Dong.
(d) Liang Meng.

14. What are Lin's conditions on Manna's prospective new fiancé?
(a) She is promoted and goes to college.
(b) He doesn't ever divorce her.
(c) He still allows them to see each other.
(d) He takes her far away.

15. While Lin ghostwrites Manna's report on "Leaves of Grass," what aspect of the poems does he focus on?
(a) Grass.
(b) Sky.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lin believe is the key player in making his divorce successful?

2. When the hospital goes to see the film, how does Manna act regarding feelings for Lin?

3. What does Liang Meng give as his reason for staying in Muji City for the summer?

4. Why do Lin's comrades object to his long, parted in the middle hairstyle?

5. What does Manna compare herself to at the prospect of her engagement to Commissar Wei?

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