Red Scarf Girl Quiz 24

Read *Red Scarf Girl* "Writing Da-Zi-Bao," paragraphs 1–22. What does Ji-li do, say, or think about writing da-zi-bao against her teachers?

• She enthusiastically participates in writing da-zi-bao.

• She feels conflicted about writing da-zi-bao.

• She refuses to write da-zi-bao.

• She is excited to criticize her teachers.

Read *Red Scarf Girl* “Writing Da-Zi-Bao,” paragraphs 23–61. What word or phrase shows that Ji-li felt a strong emotion?

• Angry

• Confused

• Excited

• Nervous

Why didn't Ji-li ask to switch from the group of students confronting her Aunt Xi-wen to the group of students confronting Old Qian?

• She wanted to punish her Aunt Xi-wen for complaining about the students taking mulberry leaves from her garden.

• She didn't want the other students to criticize her for choosing a relative over the 'correct' political behavior.

• She liked Old Qian and didn't want to post a da-zi-bao about him or harm him in any way.

• The leaders had told everyone they couldn't switch when they assigned the groups.

This question has two parts. Part 1: What does Ji-li do when the election of the Red Successors begins?

• Hand out flyers

• Admire the changes in the classroom

• Check her nails

• Look out the window

Part 2: Why is it considered the worst of the "Five Black Categories"?

• It was associated with the most severe punishments.

• It was the most feared by the general population.

• It had the most significant impact on society.

• It was the most difficult to rehabilitate.

Why did other students stay home when Ji-li first got sick?

• They were sick too.

• There were no classes.

• They were afraid of being written about in a da-zi-bao.

• They went to listen to Chairman Mao speak in another city.

Read *Red Scarf Girl* “The Red Successors,” paragraphs 46–108. Which word or phrase is most likely to catch your attention?

• Courage

• Revolution

• Tradition

• Unity

What does this passage suggest about Ji-li's family background?

• Ji-li's grandfather was a landlord, but her father grew up without much money.

• Ji-li's parents owned a lot of land, but no businesses.

• Ji-li's grandfather exploited the farmers who worked for him by making his daughters become servants in his house in Shanghai.

• Ji-li's grandmother exploited the farmers when they didn't pay their rent.

How did Ji-li's father help her feel better?

• He told her he used to exploit others, but not anymore.

• He told her to fight back if her classmates attacked her because of her family's class status.

• He told her she was not responsible for her grandfather's actions, even though he was a landlord.

• He told her to work hard, get good grades, and everything would be fine.

Ji-li's class mate and best friend

• An-yi

• Yin Lan-lan

• Ji-yong

• Ji-yun