Red Scarf Girl Book Quiz: Trivia!
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In the Forward, David Henry Hwang described a photograph. His distant uncle sent Mr. HwangÕs grandmother a picture. In the photograph the uncle was:
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Laying down
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Standing up
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Sitting down
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Laughing
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Explore key moments from Ji-li Jiang's life during the Cultural Revolution in this 'Red Scarf Girl Book Quiz: Trivia!'. Test your knowledge on historical events, personal anecdotes, and cultural impacts depicted in the book, enhancing your understanding of Chinese history and literature.
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In order to save the rice, Chairman Mao decided that the people should
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Use better irrigation techniques.
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Use more pesticides. (bug killer)
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Kill the birds.
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grow more rice.
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A. Kill the birds.Explanation
During Chairman Mao's time, China faced a severe food shortage, and rice production was a major concern. Birds were known to be a significant threat to rice crops as they would eat the seeds and damage the fields. Therefore, killing the birds was seen as a necessary measure to protect the rice and increase production. This decision was made to ensure that the available rice supply could be maximized and meet the population's needs.Rate this question:
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The author was born on:
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Christmas
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The Chinese New Year
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Buddha's birthday
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Her grandmother's birthday
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A. The Chinese New YearExplanation
The author was born on the Chinese New Year.Rate this question:
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Ji-li Jiang was a:
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Poor student
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Trouble maker
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Class clown
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good student
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A. good studentExplanation
Ji-li Jiang was described as a good student because she was diligent and hardworking in her studies. She was focused and committed to her education, which is evident in her determination to succeed despite the challenges she faced during the Cultural Revolution. Ji-li Jiang's academic achievements and dedication to learning make her deserving of the label "good student."Rate this question:
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Comrade Li wanted Ji-li Jiang in the gym to:
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Tell her to join the Young Pioneers
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Discuss an audition for the dance team.
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Discuss an audition for the swim team
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Tell her a secret
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A. Discuss an audition for the dance team.Explanation
Comrade Li wanted Ji-li Jiang in the gym to discuss an audition for the dance team. This can be inferred from the fact that Comrade Li specifically wanted to meet Ji-li in the gym, indicating that it was related to a physical activity. The other options, such as joining the Young Pioneers or discussing an audition for the swim team, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Ji-li Jiang had a pet:
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Fish
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Dog
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Turtle
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Cat
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A. CatExplanation
The given options list different types of pets. Out of the given options, "cat" is the only option that is a common choice for a pet. Therefore, it can be inferred that Ji-li Jiang had a pet cat.Rate this question:
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Why didn’t Ji-li’s father want her to audition for the Central Liberation Army Arts Academy?
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He thought Ji-Li wasn't smart enough to pass the written examination
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He thought Ji-Li wouldn't pass the background check into her political status
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He thought Ji-Li wasn't a good swimmer
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He thought Ji-Li would get homesick
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A. He thought Ji-Li wouldn't pass the background check into her political statusExplanation
Ji-Li's father didn't want her to audition for the Central Liberation Army Arts Academy because he believed that she wouldn't pass the background check into her political status. This suggests that Ji-Li's family had some political affiliations or connections that could have potentially caused issues for her acceptance into the academy. Her father's concern about her political status indicates that there may have been strict criteria for admission, and he didn't want Ji-Li to face any obstacles or potential rejection due to her family's political background.Rate this question:
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An Yi was
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The school bully
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Ji-Li's teacher
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Ji-Li's best friend
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Ji-Li's aunt
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A. Ji-Li's best friend -
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Ji-Li Jiang had
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One younger sister and one younger brother
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One older sister and one younger brother
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two younger brothers
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two older brothers
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A. One younger sister and one younger brotherExplanation
Ji-Li Jiang had one younger sister and one younger brother. This can be inferred from the given options. The other options mention either older siblings or two siblings of the same gender, which contradicts the information provided. Therefore, the correct answer is that Ji-Li Jiang had one younger sister and one younger brother.Rate this question:
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Song Po Po was the
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Wicked aunt
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Wicked step-mother
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Nanny turned housekeeper
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Lady down the hall
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A. Nanny turned housekeeperExplanation
The correct answer is "nanny turned housekeeper" because the phrase "turned housekeeper" suggests that the person started off as a nanny and then transitioned into the role of a housekeeper. This implies that they initially took care of children and then began taking care of the household chores as well.Rate this question:
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Where did Ji-li, Ji-yong, and Ji-yun go to read picture books?
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The park
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An Yi's house
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Grandpa Hong's bookstall
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The Young Pioneer Library
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A. Grandpa Hong's bookstallExplanation
Ji-li, Ji-yong, and Ji-yun went to Grandpa Hong's bookstall to read picture books. This suggests that Grandpa Hong's bookstall is a place where they can find a variety of picture books to read.Rate this question:
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Chairman Mao told the people of China that they would not establish a strong socialist country until
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The four olds were destroyed
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They had free elections
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The United States was destroyed
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Everyone could own property and make a decent salary
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A. The four olds were destroyedExplanation
Chairman Mao believed that in order to establish a strong socialist country in China, it was necessary to destroy the "four olds," which referred to old ideas, old culture, old customs, and old habits. Mao believed that these traditional elements hindered the progress of the socialist revolution and needed to be eradicated to make way for the new socialist society. By eliminating these aspects, Mao aimed to create a clean slate for the implementation of socialist principles and the construction of a new China.Rate this question:
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As An Yi, Ji-li, Ji-yong, and Ji-yun walked by the stores, they thought of
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Buying everything in sight
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Window shopping
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Changing the names of the stores
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Selling candy bars to the store clerks
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Throwing eggs at the windows
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A. Changing the names of the storesExplanation
The given answer, "changing the names of the stores," is the most reasonable option among the given choices. It aligns with the idea of the group of people walking by the stores and thinking about something related to the stores. Out of the provided options, this is the only one that directly relates to the stores themselves. The other options, such as buying everything, window shopping, selling candy bars, or throwing eggs, do not involve changing the names of the stores. Therefore, "changing the names of the stores" is the most fitting explanation for the given answer.Rate this question:
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The "four olds" included all of the following except:
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Old ideas
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Old culture
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Old customs
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Old clothes
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Old habits
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A. Old clothesExplanation
The "four olds" was a term used during the Cultural Revolution in China to refer to old ideas, old culture, old customs, and old habits that were seen as counter-revolutionary. The inclusion of old clothes in the list of "four olds" is incorrect because it was not specifically targeted or condemned during that time. The focus was mainly on eliminating traditional and bourgeois elements from society.Rate this question:
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In order to measure the width of pants, inspectors used
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A ruler
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A beer bottle
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A red scarf
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The length of their hand
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A fist
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A. A beer bottleExplanation
The use of a beer bottle to measure the width of pants is likely a humorous or sarcastic response. This answer suggests that the inspectors may not have used a proper or accurate method for measurement, as a beer bottle is not a standard or conventional tool for measuring clothing. It implies that the inspectors may have been careless or unprofessional in their approach to measurement.Rate this question:
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Shoes were considered "four olds" if they were
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Army boots
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Athletic shoes
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Wide
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Torn up
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Pointed
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A. PointedExplanation
Shoes were considered "four olds" if they were pointed. This suggests that during a certain period, pointed shoes were considered outdated or unfashionable. The term "four olds" refers to the four elements of traditional Chinese culture that were targeted for elimination during the Cultural Revolution in China. It aimed to eradicate old ideas, old customs, old culture, and old habits. Therefore, if shoes were pointed, they would be seen as a symbol of the old culture and would be considered undesirable.Rate this question:
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Why did the man who got his shoes taken away think that his shoes were okay to wear?
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His professor approved them
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They were the appropriate revolutionary colors
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They were purchased at a government store
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They were in the revolutionary clothing catalogue
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A. They were purchased at a government storeExplanation
The man who got his shoes taken away thought that his shoes were okay to wear because they were purchased at a government store. This suggests that the government store is a trusted source and that the shoes sold there are considered acceptable and appropriate.Rate this question:
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Whose mother was the Neighborhood Party Committee Secretary?
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Ji-Li's mother
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Yang Fan's mother
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An Yi's mother
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Du Hai's mother
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E. Yang-san's mother
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A. Du Hai's motherExplanation
The given question asks about the mother who held the position of the Neighborhood Party Committee Secretary. Among the options provided, the correct answer is Du Hai's mother.Rate this question:
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Why did the school children accuse Ji-li of being a capitalist for exploiting others?
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Because Ji-li liked school
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Because Ji-li's family had a housekeeper
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Because Ji-li's family owned property
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Because Ji-li's family had a lot of money
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A. Because Ji-li's family had a housekeeperExplanation
The school children accused Ji-li of being a capitalist for exploiting others because Ji-li's family had a housekeeper. This suggests that the children believed that having a housekeeper was a sign of wealth and privilege, and they associated wealth and privilege with capitalism and exploitation.Rate this question:
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A da-zi-bao was a
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Stringed instrument
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Poster used for criticism
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Book of communist thought
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Secret letter
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A four-old
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A. Poster used for criticismExplanation
A da-zi-bao was a type of poster that was used for criticism. It was a form of public expression commonly used during the Cultural Revolution in China. People would write their thoughts, opinions, and criticisms on these posters and display them in public places. The da-zi-bao became a powerful tool for individuals to voice their grievances and challenge the established authorities.Rate this question:
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When Ji-li, An Yi and Zhang Jie couldn't think of what to write on their poster, they
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Went outside to see what the other students wrote
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Went to the cafeteria to see what the hall monitors wrote
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gave up and didn't write anything
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Made up something to say
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A. Went outside to see what the other students wroteExplanation
Ji-li, An Yi, and Zhang Jie couldn't think of what to write on their poster, so they decided to go outside and see what the other students wrote. This suggests that they were looking for inspiration or ideas from the work of their peers. By observing what the other students had written, they might have been able to come up with their own unique and creative content for their poster.Rate this question:
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Several of the students (including Ji-li) copied their posters from
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From books in the library
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Articles in the Youth Post, a newspaper
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Their teachers
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Mao's little Red Book of communist thought
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A. Articles in the Youth Post, a newspaperExplanation
The correct answer is "articles in the Youth Post, a newspaper". This is because the question states that several students, including Ji-li, copied their posters from a source. Among the given options, the only one that mentions a source of articles is the Youth Post newspaper. Therefore, it can be inferred that the students copied their posters from articles in the Youth Post newspaper.Rate this question:
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This person wrote her poster about being from a poor working class family. She said that because she had to do housework so she couldn’t study as much as the other students. (She failed three classes!)
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Du Hai
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An Yi
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Ji-li
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Zhang Jie
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Yin Lan-lan
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Pauper (Deng Yi-yi)
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A. Yin Lan-lanExplanation
Yin Lan-lan is the correct answer because the person mentioned in the question wrote her poster about being from a poor working-class family and not being able to study as much as other students due to housework. This suggests that Yin Lan-lan is the person being referred to in the question.Rate this question:
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Ji-li joined a group of students to criticize:
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Yin Lan-lan
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Teacher Gu
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Old Qian
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Ji-li's father
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Jiang Xi-wen (Aunt Xi-wen)
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Teacher Wei (An Yi's mother)
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A. Jiang Xi-wen (Aunt Xi-wen)Explanation
Jiang Xi-wen (Aunt Xi-wen) is the correct answer because the question states that Ji-li joined a group of students to criticize various individuals, and Aunt Xi-wen is one of the individuals mentioned. The question does not provide any additional information or context to suggest that any of the other individuals mentioned were criticized by Ji-li. Therefore, based solely on the information given, Aunt Xi-wen is the most likely correct answer.Rate this question:
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Who pasted the poster criticizing Aunt Xi-wen to her door?
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Ji-li
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Yin Lan-lan
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An Yi
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Pauper
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Aunt Xi-wen
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Du Hai
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Aunt Xi-wen complained to the school because the students
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Picked her mulberry leaves to feed to their silkworm
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Egged her house
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Rang the doorbell and then ran away
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Cut through her yard on their way to school
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A. Picked her mulberry leaves to feed to their silkwormExplanation
Aunt Xi-wen complained to the school because the students picked her mulberry leaves to feed to their silkworm. This action by the students could have caused damage to Aunt Xi-wen's mulberry tree, which is likely an important part of her property. Additionally, the students may not have had permission to take the leaves, which could be seen as trespassing. By complaining to the school, Aunt Xi-wen is seeking a resolution to this issue and possibly requesting that the school educate the students about respecting others' property.Rate this question:
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One one of the posters, a couple of students criticized Ji-li for
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Having a housekeeper
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Being wealthy
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Being related to Aunt Xi-wen
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Being a teacher's pet
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A. Being a teacher's petExplanation
The correct answer is "being a teacher's pet." This means that Ji-li is criticized by some students for being favored by the teacher and receiving special treatment. This may lead to jealousy and resentment from other students who feel that Ji-li is receiving unfair advantages in the classroom.Rate this question:
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Who tried to make Ji-li feel better – admitting that there were posters criticizing her mother too?
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An Yi
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Yin Lan-lan
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Zhang Jie
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Pauper
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Teacher Gu
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Teacher Wei
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A. An YiExplanation
An Yi tried to make Ji-li feel better by admitting that there were posters criticizing her mother too.Rate this question:
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An Yi rushed to the alley to get Ji-li, Ji-yun, and Ji-yong because she wanted them to see the
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Parade
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Fight
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Crowd of people who were destroying the signs
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Bargain bin at the market
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Bicycle accident
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A. Crowd of people who were destroying the signsExplanation
In the book "Red Scarf Girl" by Ji-li Jiang, An Yi rushed to get Ji-li, Ji-yun, and Ji-yong to see a crowd of people who were destroying the signs during the Cultural Revolution. This scene depicts the fervor of the Cultural Revolution and the actions of the Red Guards who were targeting items they considered to be "Four Olds" — old ideas, old culture, old customs, and old habits.Rate this question:
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School classes were suspended for a day so students could write posters.
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That criticized the educational system
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About the upcoming doughnut sale
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That celebrated Chairman Mao
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That celebrated the accomplishment of their favorite teacher
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A. That celebrated Chairman MaoExplanation
In the book "Red Scarf Girl," students were encouraged to create posters celebrating Chairman Mao and the Communist Party during the Cultural Revolution in China. This was a common practice during that time, as the government aimed to promote loyalty to the party and its leader.Rate this question:
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