Red Scarf Girl Assessment

Thin-Face comes to Ji-li's school and asks her to testify against her father, revealing their bad political background to her teachers. No one speaks up for her, but waits for her answer. Which of the following best expresses a central idea of this excerpt?

• Parents in China are willing to sacrifice their children for their own political gain.

• While government officials can be intimidating, children in China know that they can rely on their teachers to support them.

• People in China had the same rights and protections during an interrogation as they would in a free democracy.

• If someone does not do what the Communists tell them, they are likely to face a harsh punishment.

What is a major lesson Ji-li wants readers to learn from her memoir?

• Listen to your political leaders at all times and do what they say.

• Your government is more important than your family.

• Look out for yourself rather than others.

• You will experience challenging decisions, but you should never turn your back on those you love.

Why did Ji-li not go through with changing her last name, "Jiang"?

• She did not want to separate from her mom and dad.

• She did not have enough money.

• It was illegal at the time.

• Officer Ma refused to do it because she was underage.

What is Ji-li's MAIN internal conflict throughout the memoir?

• To do well in school or listen to her family.

• To support the Cultural Revolution or support her family.

• To become a Red Guard or an actor.

• To testify against her dad or present at the exhibition.

Why did Ji-Li's dad get locked up?

• He was listening to foreign radio

• He was speaking badly about Chairman Mao

• He had previously acted and spoke against the revolution

• He was texting and driving

In the chapter “A Search in Passing”, why does Ji-li’s family find it necessary to burn family pictures?

• They needed to burn something for heat.

• They didn’t have room for them anymore in their small apartment.

• They found out that old fashioned pictures with long gowns are considered fourolds, so they needed destroyed.

• They didn’t want to own pictures of their ancestors. 

 In the chapter “The Class Education Exhibition”, why doesn’t Ji-li get to present at the Class Education Exhibition?

• She didn’t memorize her lines.

• She refused to include a quote from Chairman Mao.

• She was too scared to show up.

• She didn’t choose to testify against her father at the struggle meeting.

What is the primary theme of 'Red Scarf Girl'?

• A) The importance of family loyalty

• B) The benefits of political conformity

• C) The power of individualism

• D) The necessity of rebellion

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Red Scarf Girl' to convey Ji-li's internal struggles?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Foreshadowing

In 'Red Scarf Girl', what does the red scarf symbolize?

• A) Freedom

• B) Oppression

• C) Youth and innocence

• D) Political allegiance