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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Er-hong do to show her father how humble she is?
(a) She asks her father to tell her what she can do to improve herself.
(b) She gives of her allowance to underprivileged children.
(c) She never speaks bad of other people and always finds something nice to say.
(d) She gets embarrassed when she is seen by her teacher in a limo.

2. What does Wang Yu do during their journey that disillusions De-hong about their marriage?
(a) Accepts a ride in a jeep when she must walk.
(b) Mocks her for her slow pace.
(c) Talks at length with other women in the party.
(d) Speaks ill of her family and friends.

3. With what are the people of China commanded to replace their grass and flowers?
(a) Rice and wheat.
(b) Peaches and pears.
(c) Wheat and corn.
(d) Cabbage and cotton.

4. What does twelve-year-old Xiao-hei do that is so different from other children of high officials?
(a) Joins a street gang.
(b) Buys and sells books on the black market.
(c) Speaks out against the Revolution.
(d) Goes to college.

5. Why does Er-hong ask her father for a new name?
(a) It is popular to have a name change at this age.
(b) She wants her name to mean something more than swan.
(c) She wants something that sounds more militant.
(d) She is being made fun of at school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jung's sister do that Jung thinks is disloyal to her parents?

2. How long are De-hong and Wang Yu separated when he is transferred to Yibin?

3. Why is Er-hong so interested in being helpful to everyone she meets?

4. What causes Mao to have school children do eye strengthening exercises?

5. What does a neighbor tell Er-hong about the Kuomintang that confuses her?

(see the answer key)

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