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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what was Yu-Fang's father buried?
(a) A pit of bodies.
(b) A fancy urn.
(c) A cedar box.
(d) An old suitcase.

2. What was Fang-Yu busy with while De-hong was being incarcerated?
(a) Destroying all documents that would connect her with the Kuomintang.
(b) A research project with Dr. Xia.
(c) The sale of Dr. Xia's medical practice.
(d) A long-needed vacation to air her lungs and return her health.

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) Runs away, never to be heard from again.
(c) Spreads rumors throughout the town about Yu-Fang having a venereal disease.
(d) Legally removes himself from his father's family lineage.

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

5. What surprises the people about the Communist siege?
(a) They unite with the Kuomintang officials.
(b) They are even more cruel than the Soviets had been.
(c) They are kind and want to rebuild the city.
(d) They are accepting of other religions and ideas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chang Shou-yu do that finally puts his love above his party?

2. Why can Chang Shou-yu buy toys and books, but not food?

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

4. What does Er-hong do to avoid going to the nursery during the days.

5. Why do De-hong and her husband have to walk to their new transfer site?

(see the answer key)

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