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Red Scarf Girl

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

The teachers turn on her.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

2.

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

a)

her family's status

b)

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

c)

She did not have good enough grades.

d)

She is lazy.

3.

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

a)

She is too busy.

b)

She is secretly against communism.

c)

Her writing is terrible.

d)

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

4.

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

a)

A) The struggle for personal identity during the Cultural Revolution

b)

B) The economic policies of China in the 1960s

c)

C) The technological advancements in China

d)

D) The environmental changes in China

5.

Who is the author of 'Red Scarf Girl'?

a)

A) Ji-li Jiang

b)

B) Mao Zedong

c)

C) Zhang Yimou

d)

D) Amy Tan

6.

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

a)

A) The Cultural Revolution

b)

B) The Great Leap Forward

c)

C) The Opium Wars

d)

D) The Boxer Rebellion

7.

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

a)

A) It makes her a target for political persecution

b)

B) It gives her special privileges

c)

C) It allows her to travel abroad

d)

D) It has no effect on her life

8.

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

a)

A) It is a tool for political indoctrination

b)

B) It is highly valued and respected

c)

C) It is neglected and underfunded

d)

D) It is focused on scientific research

9.

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

a)

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

b)

B) Her desire to become a doctor

c)

C) Her interest in Western culture

d)

D) Her ambition to become a famous artist

10.

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

a)

A) Her red scarf

b)

B) Her school books

c)

C) Her family photo album

d)

D) Her favorite toy

11.

What is the significance of the 'Four Olds' in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

a)

A) They represent old customs, culture, habits, and ideas targeted for destruction

b)

B) They are a group of four elderly leaders

c)

C) They are ancient Chinese artifacts

d)

D) They are traditional Chinese festivals

12.

How does Ji-li's perception of her classmates change in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

a)

A) She sees them as potential threats due to political differences

b)

B) She becomes closer to them

c)

C) She ignores them completely

d)

D) She sees them as allies

13.

What is the impact of propaganda on Ji-li's life in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

a)

A) It creates confusion and fear

b)

B) It inspires her to become a leader

c)

C) It has no impact

d)

D) It helps her excel in school

14.

What does Ji-li learn about courage in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

a)

A) True courage is standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult

b)

B) Courage is about physical strength

c)

C) Courage is unnecessary in life

d)

D) Courage is about following orders

15.

What is the role of family loyalty in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

a)

A) It is a source of strength and conflict

b)

B) It is irrelevant

c)

C) It is a minor theme

d)

D) It is only a source of conflict