The Old Demon
This quiz is about "The Old Demon".
- 1.
When bombs strike her village, Mrs. Wang is:
- A.
Calm and curious
- B.
Frightened and angry
- C.
Confused and concerned
Correct Answer
A. Calm and curious -
- 2.
The attitude of the family and friends toward Mrs. Wang is one of:
- A.
Awe and fear
- B.
Affection and respect
- C.
Scorn and indifference
Correct Answer
B. Affection and respect -
- 3.
What is the meaning of "inert"?
- A.
Lacking the ability to move or act
- B.
Full of explosive power
- C.
In a reversed fashion
Correct Answer
A. Lacking the ability to move or act -
- 4.
Mrs. Wang has always checked for holes in the dike because:
- A.
She is solely responsible for watering the crops
- B.
The other villagers scoff at the river's power
- C.
She has experienced the river's destruction when it has overflowed
Correct Answer
C. She has experienced the river's destruction when it has overflowed -
- 5.
Mrs. Wang's beliefs are based mainly on:
- A.
Her own experience
- B.
Extensive knowledge of the outside world
- C.
Her respect for Buddhist priests
Correct Answer
A. Her own experience -
- 6.
Mrs. Wang thinks the pilot is NOT Japanese because he:
- A.
Behaves peacefully
- B.
Needs help
- C.
Looks human
Correct Answer
C. Looks human -
- 7.
Who or what does Mrs. Wang refer to as "The Old Demon"?
- A.
Little Pig, her grandson
- B.
The Yellow River
- C.
The Japanese army
Correct Answer
B. The Yellow River -
- 8.
When the story begins, Mrs. Wang's main concern is:
- A.
The approach of the Japanese army
- B.
The rising river
- C.
Her grandson's behavior
Correct Answer
B. The rising river -
- 9.
Mrs. Wang finally views the river as:
- A.
An enemy
- B.
A weapon
- C.
Her peaceful friend
Correct Answer
B. A weapon -
- 10.
What is the meaning of "hearsay"?
- A.
Repeating words told by another person
- B.
Using your ears to hear sound
- C.
Information one hears but does not know to be true
Correct Answer
C. Information one hears but does not know to be true -
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Oct 03, 2011Quiz Created by
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