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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do De-hong and her husband have to walk to their new transfer site?
(a) It is a form of civil protest.
(b) They are conserving fuel.
(c) The train rails are broken.
(d) They will attract less attention this way.

2. Why would a widowed woman kill herself before being married to a second husband?
(a) It was a sign of dishonor.
(b) She feared being cut in half as a result of having two men lay claim to her.
(c) It was the custom of the time.
(d) She would be cursed in the afterlife.

3. What does Dr. Xia's oldest son do after his father beats him for being disrespectful about Yu-Fang?
(a) Shoots himself in the stomach.
(b) Legally removes himself from his father's family lineage.
(c) Spreads rumors throughout the town about Yu-Fang having a venereal disease.
(d) Runs away, never to be heard from again.

4. What does the Governor do to honor Dr. Xia for his excellent treatments?
(a) Gives him a large portion of the palace in which to live.
(b) Holds processions for him.
(c) Raises his status in the community.
(d) Blesses Yu-Fang to bear a great son.

5. What is Yu-lin studying to become?
(a) A Communist.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A chef.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does De-hong refuse so many marriage proposals?

2. Why does Wang Yu's sister take over the care for De-hong's daughter?

3. What happens to De-hong's classmate when she is found with Communist literature?

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

5. What does Dr. Xia's son do to convince Yu-Fang and him to move out?

(see the answer key)

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