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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does De-hong say it would be like if he mails his letter?
(a) It would be as if a moth was throwing itself on the flame.
(b) He would cause ripples in their lives as a pebble will cause ripples in a lake.
(c) As if he were a tiger falling headlong into an inescapable trap.
(d) It would be as though he were a simple stone next to a large castle.

2. Why does De-hong feel as though she has let Hui-ge down?
(a) She cannot stop his execution.
(b) She let him believe she cared for him.
(c) He was wrongly accused, and no one would believe the truth that De Hong knew.
(d) She could not deliver a message he tried to send to his family.

3. Why do the students finally let De-hong on the train?
(a) She pays them.
(b) She gives them the secret password,
(c) She says she is going to speak against the Tings.
(d) She shows a ticket signed by Mao.

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

5. What did De-hong think was the most delicious treat from her father?
(a) Rice candy.
(b) Shaved and flavored ice.
(c) Rice and oranges.
(d) Plain wheat rolls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens with the newspapers before the revolution that confirm Mao's concern that he is losing power?

2. Why are the Governor's wives unable to bear children?

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

4. Why did Jung go to Peking?

5. Where does Jung sleep while caring for her sick grandmother?

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