"Educable Child" Part 1

Why do you think Ji-li is surprised when Lin-lin comes to her home?

• She thought Lin-lin was away on a trip.

• She did not consider Lin-lin a close friend who would visit her.

• She had just seen Lin-lin at the market.

• She wasn't expecting any visitors that day.

While Ji-li is home from school with a fever, what new skill does she learn?

• How to write a da-zi-bao.

• How to sew her own clothes.

• How to knit a sweater

• How to cook her favorite meal.

Why is Ji-li's brother, Ji-yong, never going back to reception?

• People were making fun of his dad being imprisoned

• Students were being rude to his grandma

• Ji-li's friends were not being nice to him

• People were making fun of his clothes

What is the main goal of the Class Education Exhibition?

• To showcase the students' artistic talents.

• To show the difference between the suffering of the past and the happiness of the present.

• To prepare students for their final exams.

• To elect new members for the Red Guard Committee.

Why does Ji-li think a "terrible mistake" has been made?

• She is too busy with her sewing and chores at home to participate.

• She does not think she is a good enough performer for such an important task.

• She believes her family background makes her unsuitable for a political role.

• She is afraid that Lin-lin will be jealous of her.

How does Teacher Zhang respond to Ji-li’s concern about her bad class status?

• He tells her it is not a problem and she shouldn't worry.

• He tells her she can choose her own future by following Chairman Mao.

• He suggests she ask her parents to write a letter to the school.

• He says he will pick another student for the exhibition.

What does the phrase "educable child" mean in this chapter?

• A student who gets the best grades.

• A student who is good at performing on stage.

• A person from a bad family who can still learn correct political ideas.

• A person who is allowed to go to a university.

How does Ji-li feel after her conversation with Teacher Zhang?

• Angry and resentful.

• More worried than before.

• Relieved and hopeful.

• Confused and undecided.