Red Scarf Girl

What problem does Ji-li encounter at school during this time?

• The teachers turn on her.

• Being a good student is no longer considered a good thing.

• Her best friend accuses her of having a "black" family status.

• She is made the class president, but she is terribly shy.

Which of the following hinders Ji-li's ability to be a Red Guard or Red Successor? Select all that apply.

• her family's status

• The bad students are in control and they don't like her.

• She did not have good enough grades.

• She is lazy.

Why does Ji Li decline to join groups like the propaganda newspaper?

• She is too busy.

• She is secretly against communism.

• Her writing is terrible.

• She's afraid it will draw attention to her class status.

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

• A) The struggle for personal identity during the Cultural Revolution

• B) The economic policies of China in the 1960s

• C) The technological advancements in China

• D) The environmental changes in China

Who is the author of 'Red Scarf Girl'?

• A) Ji-li Jiang

• B) Mao Zedong

• C) Zhang Yimou

• D) Amy Tan

What historical event is central to the story in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

• A) The Cultural Revolution

• B) The Great Leap Forward

• C) The Opium Wars

• D) The Boxer Rebellion

How does Ji-li's family background affect her life in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

• A) It makes her a target for political persecution

• B) It gives her special privileges

• C) It allows her to travel abroad

• D) It has no effect on her life

What role does education play in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

• A) It is a tool for political indoctrination

• B) It is highly valued and respected

• C) It is neglected and underfunded

• D) It is focused on scientific research

What is Ji-li's main internal conflict in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

• A) Her loyalty to her family versus her desire to be part of the Communist movement

• B) Her desire to become a doctor

• C) Her interest in Western culture

• D) Her ambition to become a famous artist

What symbolizes Ji-li's lost childhood in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

• A) Her red scarf

• B) Her school books

• C) Her family photo album

• D) Her favorite toy