LIT 4 - 9

Where was Zheng Xiaoqiong born?

• Guangzhou
• Shenzhen
• Nanchong
• Beijing
• Dongguan

What did Zheng Xiaoqiong do before she started working in factories?

• Teacher
• Nurse
• Engineer
• Writer
• Scientist

In which year did Zheng Xiaoqiong leave her nursing job?

• 2000
• 2001
• 2002
• 2003
• 2004

What element is most strongly associated with Zheng Xiaoqiong’s poetry?

• Gold
• Silver
• Iron
• Copper
• Lead

What is Zheng Xiaoqiong most likely to write about in her poetry?

• Historical events
• Life in the countryside
• Factory workers' lives
• Romantic relationships
• Scientific discoveries

When did Zheng Xiaoqiong’s work begin to gain significant recognition?

• Around 2005
• Around 2006
• Around 2007
• Around 2008
• Around 2009

If Zheng Xiaoqiong were to describe the impact of industrialization on workers' lives using a different element than iron, which might she choose?

• Gold
• Aluminum
• Silicon
• Titanium
• Carbon

Imagine Zheng Xiaoqiong's poem "Iron Bird" is turned into a short film. Which of the following themes would be most prominent?

• Technological advancements
• The beauty of nature
• The plight of factory workers
• The joy of childhood
• The excitement of city life

How does Zheng Xiaoqiong’s portrayal of factory workers compare to typical portrayals of industrial workers in early 20th-century literature?

• More optimistic
• More mechanistic and dehumanizing
• More focused on community spirit
• More idealistic and hopeful
• More centered on technological progress

Which aspect of Zheng Xiaoqiong’s writing style is similar to other modern poets focusing on social issues?

• Use of fantasy elements
• Optimistic tone
• Stark realism and personification
• Focus on natural landscapes
• Emphasis on historical events