Writing Da-Zi-Bao 23-38

The students were divided into two groups to confront people. Who were the two people they targeted?

• • Teacher Gu and Teacher Wei

• • Yin Lan-lan and Du Hai

• • Chairman Mao and the principal

• • Old Qian and Aunt Xi-wen

The word bourgeois is used to describe Aunt Xi-wen. What can you infer it means?

• • She was a mean and frightening person.

• • Generous and kind.

• • Associated with the wealthy, property-owning class and considered politically incorrect.

• • Part of the respected working class.

Why didn't Ji-li ask to switch to the other group?

• • She wanted to see her aunt get punished.

• • The leaders told everyone they couldn't switch.

• • She was friends with Yin Lan-lan and Du Hai.

• • She feared being criticized for putting family before political principles.

When Aunt Xi-wen opened the door, her welcoming expression turned into one of nervous surprise. What does this reveal about her initial expectation?

• • She was expecting the police.

• • She thought it was her son returning.

• • She was not expecting a group of student revolutionaries.

• • She knew they were coming to criticize her.

Which phrase from the text best describes Aunt Xi-wen’s emotional state as she read the poster?

• • "taken aback at the sight of us"

• • "stopped and wiped the sweat off her forehead"

• • "Her face was ugly with distress"

• • "tried to smile to show her support"

What two things did the students force Aunt Xi-wen to do?

• • Give them mulberry leaves and apologize.

• • Denounce Chairman Mao and leave town.

• • Post the da-zi-bao on her door and read it aloud.

• • Write a confession and give them money.

What does Ji-li's decision to laugh along with Du Hai imply about her state of mind?

• • She genuinely found the situation funny.

• • She secretly disliked her aunt and was glad to see her humiliated.

• • Her fear of being singled out was stronger than her desire to defend her family.

• • She was trying to distract Du Hai from bothering other students.