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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Xiao-hei so distant from his parents?
(a) Fang-Yu pays more attention to him than they do.
(b) He is veering his life in a "rightist" direction.
(c) He complains about having to work with iron at school.
(d) He speaks out against the party at home.

2. How long are De-hong and Wang Yu separated when he is transferred to Yibin?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 4 months.
(c) 8 months.
(d) 2 weeks.

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

4. What is the instrument called that Yu-Fang played so well for the General?
(a) Qin.
(b) Harp.
(c) Xin.
(d) Lute.

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 is being made fun of at school.
(d) She wants something that sounds more militant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does De-hong say it would be like if he mails his letter?

2. What did the letter to Yu-Fang from General Xue's wife say?

3. What causes the Red Guard to hesitate in continuing their violent tactics?

4. What is one thing that Chang Shou-yu will NOT let his children do in order to teach them ethic responsibility?

5. How many times did De-hong's husband contact her during her six-month incarceration?

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