Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang True and False

True or false: The distant uncle living in China during the Cultural Revolution promised to send a picture of himself standing if conditions were good and sitting if conditions were bad.

True or false: In 1949, Mao Ze-dong led the Communist Party to power as the new leaders of China.

True or false: Many privileged Chinese chose to stay in China, motivated by a sincere belief that Mao Ze-dong would bring great changes to the nation.

True or false: The seeds of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution burst forth in 1966.

Ji-li's father recalls the stark contrast between the wealthy and the poor in Shanghai before Mao's liberation

Mao's leadership united a fractured nation but he was less skilled at managing a country practically

Mao's order to hunt and kill sparrows led to a plague of insects, showing his lack of understanding of the ecosystem

By 1966, Mao's rivals like President Liu Shao-qi were gaining power within the Communist Party, leading to the birth of the Cultural Revolution

The Cultural Revolution was born out of Mao's frustration and desire to regain power, mobilizing young people into Red Guards

The Cultural Revolution brought suffering to the masses it aimed to help and created a 'lost generation' of young people

Had Mao died before the Cultural Revolution, he might have been remembered more positively

The author reflects on how they would have faced similar impossible choices as Ji-li during the Cultural Revolution

Ji-li's story makes the author empathize with the experiences of the Cultural Revolution

The author hopes they would have shown the same decency and courage as Ji-li did

The prologue introduces Ji-li as a happy and respected girl before the Cultural Revolution

The text describes a scene in the classroom where a Liberation Army soldier evaluates Ji-li's flexibility and martial arts skills

True or false: The protagonist is not selected to audition for the Central Liberation Army Arts Academy?

True or false: The principal announces the selection of three students for the audition, excluding the protagonist.

True or false: The protagonist imagines herself only as a Liberation Army soldier, not as a performer.

True or false: The family initially reacts negatively to the news of the protagonist's audition.

True or false: The family reveals that they would easily pass the political background investigations.

True or false: The protagonist fully understands the implications of her family's revelation.

True or false: The family advises the protagonist to go through with the audition despite the complex situation.

True or false: The protagonist's father suggests waiting until the protagonist is grown up to fully understand the situation.

True or false: The family's sorrow and the protagonist's disappointment create a joyful and light-hearted atmosphere.

True or false: The protagonist's father expresses the simplicity of the situation and suggests immediate action.

True or false: The protagonist is left feeling resolved and content after the family's revelation.

True or false: The protagonist presses her forehead against the mirror in contemplation at the end of the text.

True or false: The narrator's Fourth Aunt had a granddaughter named You-mei

True or false: The extended family still occupies two buildings

True or false: The narrator's family shares one room and dislikes it

True or false: Dad's colleagues visit for 'Jiang's salon' gatherings on Sunday evenings

True or false: The narrator's dream of a future career is shattered after failing an audition

True or false: The narrator wonders if her dreams will drift away like soap bubbles

True or false: The phrase 'DESTROY THE FOUR OLDS' is mentioned, hinting at the economic climate of the time

True or false: The narrator and her siblings visit Grandpa Hong's bookstall every Saturday

True or false: The alley where they live is described as once being for wealthy families

True or false: Grandpa Hong charges the children for the picture books they rent

True or false: The neighborhood and its residents are not described in detail

True or false: The narrator feels lucky until a visit to the theater changes her perspective

True or false: The protagonist's father is worried about potential political issues related to the audition?

True or false: The protagonist turned in a note from her father at the principal's office?

True or false: The protagonist's best friend and teacher were not surprised when she decided not to go to the audition?

True or false: The protagonist's family has a background in the arts and a strong connection to education?

True or false: The protagonist's grandmother was a trailblazer in the arts?

True or false: The protagonist has three younger siblings?

True or false: The family's housekeeper, Song Po-po, is considered part of the family?

True or false: The family lives in a small building in a nice neighborhood in Shanghai?

True or false: The protagonist's father is known for playing heroic characters on stage?

True or false: The protagonist's mother was a former singer?

True or false: The family has a strained relationship and lack of support for each other?

True or false: The protagonist's father is described as warm and humorous at home?

True or false: The man in the text is left feeling humiliated and awkward after the students cut open his shoes?

True or false: The students in the text throw the mutilated shoes at the man as an act of defiance?

True or false: The man in the text leaves the scene feeling triumphant and proud despite the humiliation?

True or false: The narrator and Ji-yun head home in silence after the incident with the man's shoes?

Jiang Ji-li's name appears in a da-zi-bao, causing her distress

An Yi witnesses the da-zi-bao and informs Jiang Ji-li about it

Jiang Ji-li feels ashamed and humiliated after reading the da-zi-bao

The da-zi-bao accuses Jiang Ji-li of having an inappropriate relationship with her teacher, Ke Cheng-li

Jiang Ji-li becomes emotional and seeks solace from An Yi

An Yi shares her own experience of da-zi-bao about her mother

Jiang Ji-li is advised to stay home by her parents after the incident

Jiang Ji-li falls ill and is comforted by her family and An Yi

Jiang Ji-li questions why her classmates would spread lies about her

An Yi updates Jiang Ji-li on the school situation and the rise of Red Guards

Red Guards become influential due to the support of the Central Committee

Jiang Ji-li's school becomes chaotic due to the influence of the Red Guards and the Cultural Revolution

True or false: Da-zi-bao were used to criticize teachers and the educational system during the Cultural Revolution?

True or false: The protagonist struggles to find anything negative to write about their teachers and seeks inspiration from others' da-zi-bao?

True or false: Students copied content from newspapers and each other to fill their da-zi-bao, often exaggerating or fabricating accusations?

True or false: The class is divided into two groups to confront Old Qian and Jiang Xi-wen, who are described as stern and unpleasant?

True or false: The story captures the conflict between the propaganda-driven accusations in da-zi-bao and the students' personal experiences with their teachers?

True or false: The protagonist's internal conflict reflects the complexity and impact of the Cultural Revolution on individuals' perceptions and loyalties?

True or false: The students were tasked with posting da-zi-bao on the houses of bourgeoisie individuals living near the school?

True or false: The text highlights the influence of the Cultural Revolution on students' perceptions and actions?

True or false: The protagonist reflects on the contradiction between the accusations in da-zi-bao and their personal experiences with teachers?

True or false: Da-zi-bao were found everywhere in the school, including classrooms, hallways, and the school yard, even hanging from trees and ropes?

True or false: The protagonist decides to copy an article from the newspaper for their da-zi-bao because they cannot find any legitimate grievances against their teachers?

True or false: The students' da-zi-bao were filled with accusations against their teachers, often exaggerating or fabricating grievances?

True or false: Ji-li's classmate, Yin Lan-lan, leads a group to publicly shame Jiang Xi-wen

True or false: Ji-li feels conflicted about the situation due to her family ties and political principles

True or false: Ji-li pretends to tie her shoelaces to avoid looking at Jiang Xi-wen during the confrontation

True or false: On the way back to school, classmates joke and laugh at Jiang Xi-wen's humiliation

True or false: The story highlights the pressure and conflict faced by Ji-li due to her family ties and political principles during the Cultural Revolution

True or false: Ji-li feels guilty and tries to shake off the influence of 'evil stories' she read at Grandpa Hong's bookstall

True or false: Someone writes a da-zi-bao about Ji-li, causing alarm in her apartment

True or false: The text sheds light on the public shaming and humiliation experienced by individuals who were perceived as bourgeois during the Cultural Revolution

True or false: The Revolution in Ji-li's Neighborhood takes place in a rural setting

True or false: Jiang Xi-wen is criticized for her stylish appearance and her complaint to the school about students picking mulberry leaves

True or false: Ji-li's relative, Jiang Xi-wen, is forced to post a da-zi-bao on her door and is humiliated

True or false: Ji-li's family fully supports the public shaming of Jiang Xi-wen

True or false: The Da-Zi-Bao movement involved students writing big posters criticizing the educational system

True or false: Du Hai challenges the traditional beliefs and behaviors of An Yi, Yang Fan, and the protagonist

True or false: The students engage in a heated argument about respecting teachers and traditional superstitions

True or false: The Da-Zi-Bao movement reflects the political and ideological influence on education during the Cultural Revolution

True or false: The students' education is labeled as 'revisionist' by the Central Committee of the Communist Party

True or false: The teachers are present as the students engage in the Da-Zi-Bao movement

True or false: The Da-Zi-Bao movement was initiated by the Central Committee of the Communist Party

True or false: An Yi and the protagonist are mocked for their family background, personal grooming, and appearance

True or false: The students are left feeling joyful and content after being ridiculed by Du Hai and Yang Fan

True or false: The story is set during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in China

True or false: The students eagerly participate in the Da-Zi-Bao movement, spreading large sheets of paper on desks, and gathering around to write and suggest criticisms of the educational system

True or false: The Da-Zi-Bao movement leads to the suspension of classes

Jiang Ji-li is pleased when she hears about the junior high school admissions policy change.

Jiang Ji-li is ashamed of her own black background.

Jiang Ji-li is relieved when she hears she will be assigned to Shi-yi Junior High.

Jiang Ji-li is eager to be seen with her teacher, Teacher Gu.

True or false: The protagonist and An Yi graduate without a ceremony or party, and decide to buy new school supplies

True or false: The girls are disappointed as their dreams of attending a better school are shattered

True or false: The library is closed for sorting during summer vacation, leaving the protagonist saddened at the loss of favorite books

True or false: The protagonist hears the familiar sound of drums and gongs in the distance, indicating tension in the air

True or false: The summer heat makes the protagonist unable to knit, and she works on embroidering a pillow sham as she waits for the evening

True or false: The text conveys a sense of loss and disappointment as the protagonist grapples with the changes in the educational system

True or false: The story sets the stage for the protagonist's continued struggle and resilience in the face of adversity

True or false: The protagonist's family has a strained relationship and lack of support for each other

True or false: The Da-Zi-Bao movement leads to the suspension of classes

True or false: The Da-Zi-Bao movement reflects the political and ideological influence on education during the Cultural Revolution

True or false: The Cultural Revolution was born out of Mao's frustration and desire to regain power, mobilizing young people into Red Guards

True or false: Jiang Ji-li's name appears in a da-zi-bao, causing her distress

True or false: The neighborhood experiences frequent searches, causing tension and fear among the residents

True or false: Ji-yong is enthusiastic about the searches and shares exciting stories with the others

True or false: Six-Fingers, too sick to work, is actively involved in the searches, organizing children to help

True or false: The atmosphere in the neighborhood shifts from a happy summer to a tense and vulnerable one

True or false: An Yi is sent away, and the children in the neighborhood no longer play or laugh

True or false: Song Po-po, the housekeeper, is dismissed due to fear of exploitation by the Red Guards

True or false: After Song Po-po leaves, the children take on more responsibilities, including shopping for food

True or false: The narrator quickly learns to navigate the challenges of shopping in a time of shortages and rationing

True or false: The absence of Song Po-po brings more work and responsibility to the family

True or false: The narrator takes over cooking when Grandma falls ill

True or false: The family lives in a small building in a nice neighborhood in Shanghai

True or false: The protagonist fully understands the implications of her family's revelation

True or false: The protagonist's family encounters difficulties with the pedicab on their way to the clinic?

True or false: Grandma's trunks are to be dyed black to avoid being considered old-fashioned?

True or false: Grandma expresses sentimentality towards the trunks, leading to a pause in the dyeing process?

True or false: The narrative highlights the father's late-night commitments and discussions with the mother?

True or false: The story portrays everyday challenges and the family's efforts to navigate them, showcasing their resilience and unity?

True or false: Despite challenges, the family eventually reaches the clinic, and Grandma receives treatment?

True or false: Dad proceeds with dyeing the trunks despite Grandma's initial reaction?

True or false: The family dynamics involve moments of tension and compromise, as seen through the interactions regarding Grandma's trunks and health?

True or false: The protagonist struggles to prepare lunch, resulting in a less than satisfactory meal due to various mishaps in the kitchen?

True or false: The family sets off to the clinic, encountering difficulties with the pedicab along the way?

True or false: Grandma leaves the scene, showing her emotional attachment to the trunks?

True or false: Ji-yong offers to take Grandma to the clinic using a pedicab borrowed from the Neighborhood Party Committee?

True or false: The Red Guards' campaign aimed to preserve personal possessions and old traditions

True or false: The Red Guards targeted class enemies to confiscate their hoarded possessions

True or false: The Red Guards posted da-zi-bao to publicly shame and condemn their targets

True or false: The campaign aimed to eradicate the roots of old traditions and bourgeois lifestyles

True or false: The protagonist's grandmother allowed the children to witness the search party's activities

True or false: The community members expressed satisfaction at the confiscation of Mrs. Rong's possessions

True or false: The protagonist's family also possessed a 'capitalist bed'

True or false: The crowd showed both admiration and disdain as the search party carried out valuable possessions, including a large bed

True or false: The protagonist felt embarrassed and left the scene as the crowd admired the confiscated bed

True or false: The community discussed the extravagant possessions and lifestyle of the targeted individual, Mrs. Rong

True or false: The protagonist felt a mix of inspiration and fear during the search, and her curiosity led her to sneak a peek at the scene

True or false: People in the community were indifferent to the confiscation of Mrs. Rong's possessions

True or false: Old Qian was carried into the house by the Red Guards?

True or false: An Yi's grandmother jumped out of the bathroom window and through the awning of the courtyard?

True or false: The protagonist visited An Yi's grandmother a few days ago to inquire about An Yi's return from Shandong?

True or false: The protagonist felt the heavy air slowing the working of their mind and their basket of vegetables dragged heavily on their arm?

True or false: The protagonist's family burns old family photos under the influence of the Cultural Revolution?

True or false: The protagonist wishes they were born into a 'red' family to avoid confusion and fulfill revolutionary duties?

True or false: Ji-yong's army cap, a treasured possession, is stolen by older boys who insult him, leading to conflict?

True or false: The protagonist feels lost amidst the constant changes brought by the Cultural Revolution?

True or false: The protagonist wonders about their feelings towards their family members if they were officially classified as enemies of the revolution?

True or false: The family is bored due to the restrictions of the Cultural Revolution and spends time in the park?

True or false: The protagonist's dreams are influenced by the anxiety caused by the Cultural Revolution?

True or false: The protagonist ponders the uncertainty surrounding Chairman Mao, Liu Shao-qi, and Deng Xiao-ping?

True or false: The protagonist's grandfather is mentioned as a target of hatred due to his political affiliations?

True or false: The family's boredom and frustration are evident due to the restrictions imposed by the Cultural Revolution?

True or false: The protagonist's family reflects on the constant shifts in the political factions during the Cultural Revolution?

True or false: Ji-yong, Xiao-cheng, and Ming-ming are close friends and are known as 'the three musketeers' in their alley?

During the Cultural Revolution, Xiao-cheng's father was suspended and under investigation for being a capitalist follower.

Ming-ming's father, the Party Secretary of the Shanghai Institute of Political Science and Law, was under arrest for being accused of being a traitor.

The three friends, Xiao-cheng, Ming-ming, and Ji-yong, faced family problems that brought them closer.

The Red Guards' search caused chaos and disorder in the house.

The family spent a tense day in the park, fearing the arrival of the Red Guards.

Ji-yong got into a fight to retrieve his cap, despite the family's troubles.

A knife and partially burned pictures were found in the communal garbage bin, causing fear in the neighborhood.

The Red Guards then arrived to search the protagonist's family home.

The Red Guards, led by a zealous girl, aggressively searched the family's home.

The Red Guards arrived and searched Fourth Aunt’s apartment, causing fear and tension in the whole family.

The family endured a night of fear and uncertainty during the search.

The text highlights the fear, tension, and disruption caused by the Cultural Revolution and the actions of the Red Guards.

An Yi's grandmother committed suicide by jumping from a building

An Yi's grandmother's husband owned a dye factory

An Yi's grandmother often gave treats to An Yi and her friend, including buying them peaches

The crematorium emitted black smoke during the memorial service

An Yi's grandmother's face was covered, and she lay silent under a white sheet, with her face smashed from the fall

The memorial service had no mourning bands or funeral music due to the stigma of suicide

An Yi's parents stood beside the cart where Grandma lay during the memorial service

An Yi's grandmother often had to take her to the hospital for asthma attacks

The narrative is interrupted by a visit from Dad's colleagues, Uncle Tian and Aunt Wu

Dad instructs the children to go to the park with Grandma for a picnic the next day

The morning of the picnic was described as relatively cool

An Yi's grandmother's husband died a long time ago

Grandma's feet were half-bound, and she fought to have them released at a young age

The family has a secret sign to indicate if the Red Guards are at their house

The family follows strict rules and takes precautions to avoid persecution during the Cultural Revolution

The protagonist reflects on Grandma’s kindness, beauty, and resilience

The family goes to the park for a picnic, and the children play while Grandma knits and shares memories

The text gives a glimpse into the impact of the Cultural Revolution on a Chinese family and the measures they take to protect themselves

The family shares a close bond and Grandma is a source of comfort and love for the children

Grandma expresses worry about the Red Guards and her safety

Dad is concerned about the neighbors noticing the smoke from burning the pictures

Grandma is well-loved and respected in her neighborhood

Mom comes home looking nervous, and the family is asked to go outside to play

Grandma calmly explains that the smoke is from burning pictures, considered 'four olds' by the Red Guards

Jiang Ji-li's deskmate, Chang Hong, is a member of the Red Guards Committee at the school

The protagonist forgot to bring their Precious Red Book for the Morning Benediction

The head of the school, Chairman Jin, stresses the importance of the Morning Benediction

Jiang Ji-li admires Chang Hong despite feeling awkward around her as a child from a black family

True or false: The family is preparing for a joyous Chinese New Year celebration as the story unfolds?

True or false: The narrator's father did not come home on New Year's Eve because he was detained?

True or false: The mother suffers from Mèniére’s disease, making her vulnerable and helpless?

True or false: The family suspects that the father's detainment is related to alleged counterrevolutionary ties and listening to foreign radio?

True or false: The narrator's 14th birthday is celebrated joyously by the family?

True or false: The mother, despite her weak state, goes to her office and is received warmly by her colleagues?

True or false: The grandmother prays for her son's safety, indicating the family's deep concern for the father's well-being?

True or false: The family's struggles cast a shadow over the Chinese New Year, creating a somber and tense atmosphere?

True or false: The narrator's family is described as harmonious and supportive throughout the story?

True or false: Uncle Tian provides clear and detailed information about the father's situation when the narrator inquires?

True or false: The text conveys a sense of restlessness, anxiety, and constant arguments among the adults in the family?

True or false: The story presents a celebratory and joyous atmosphere despite the family's struggles?

True or false: The protagonist's family is facing political persecution and the father has been detained?

True or false: The protagonist's mother faces threats and coercion to cooperate with authorities?

True or false: The protagonist encounters strict rules and resistance when trying to see their father?

True or false: The father is observed working under harsh conditions, carrying a large concrete pipe with other men?

True or false: The family's previous affluent lifestyle contrasts with their current struggles?

True or false: The protagonist's emotional turmoil is depicted through their inner thoughts and reactions?

True or false: The protagonist is tasked with delivering clothes to their father at the Children’s Art Theater?

True or false: The family is subjected to struggle meetings and pressure to confess to unknown allegations?

True or false: The protagonist's persistence leads to an unexpected opportunity to see their father briefly?

True or false: The text portrays the impact of political repression on a family's daily life and relationships?

True or false: The family's social status and relationships are affected by the political situation?

True or false: The protagonist's fear and concern for their family's well-being is evident throughout the text?

True or false: Uncle Fan's physical condition leads to the family's decision to seek medical help immediately?

True or false: Uncle Fan's detainment occurs shortly after his arrival at the narrator's house?

True or false: The family is warned to disclose Uncle Fan's condition to as many people as possible?

True or false: The family fears potential betrayal from a long-time friend due to the fear of being accused of establishing counterrevolutionary ties?

True or false: Uncle Fan is a successful actor who remains dignified and authoritative despite his physical state?

True or false: The family's fear and tension are not palpable as they navigate the uncertainty and potential consequences of their situation?

True or false: The family discusses the pressure to confess to false accusations and the consequences of not confessing?

True or false: The family's fear intensifies as they await the return of the father, who is also at risk of detainment?

True or false: The family is torn between staying loyal to their friend and protecting themselves from potential punishment?

True or false: Uncle Fan's distress does not lead to the family's inability to sleep, causing tension and secrecy?

True or false: The family's fear and tension are not affected by the psychological pressure and fear of detainment, leading to secrecy and distress?

True or false: Uncle Fan arrives at the narrator's house with a swollen, bruised, and bloody face, causing distress to the family?

True or false: The protagonist's family burns old family photos under the influence of the Cultural Revolution?

True or false: The Da-Zi-Bao movement reflects the political and ideological influence on education during the Cultural Revolution?

True or false: The Cultural Revolution brought suffering to the masses it aimed to help and created a 'lost generation' of young people?

True or false: The text ends with a sense of secrecy and tension, setting up a mysterious situation for the protagonist and her family?

True or false: The protagonist excels in math class, receiving praise and admiration from her classmates and teacher?

True or false: The protagonist chooses to avoid the attention and declines to join the propaganda group for the blackboard newspaper?

True or false: The protagonist is called by a whispered 'Lao Jiang,' a name used by Dad's friends from the theater?

True or false: The protagonist is asked, along with Bai Shan, to join the propaganda group for the blackboard newspaper due to their beautiful handwriting?

True or false: Teacher Li, a respected and unmarried math teacher, commands the students' respect and admiration?

True or false: The protagonist is a student in Maoist China, chanting praises to Chairman Mao with her classmates?

True or false: The protagonist fears the consequences of standing out due to her family background and previous experiences of jealousy and humiliation?

True or false: During winter vacation, the protagonist's family is involved in a secretive and tense late-night conversation?

Jiang Ji-li suggested adding a quotation from Chairman Mao’s works to the end of the presentation, to finish on an inspiring note.

Chairman Jin clasped his hands behind his back and looked at the others as if he were asking for their opinions.

The protagonist feels nervous and wonders what Teacher Hou wants to talk about.

The thin-faced foreman from Dad’s theater is waiting for Jiang Ji-li in the office.

Jiang Ji-li's determination to face the challenges of work despite feeling sick and struggling with fever is evident throughout the text.

Ji-li's thoughts wander to distractions like popsicles and cool things to cope with the grueling work.

Ji-li eventually faints at work due to her physical condition.

After fainting, Ji-li finds solace in the stillness of an empty storage room.

Uncle Tian visits Ji-li's home and discusses revising a mysterious letter with her mother.

Ji-li, curious about the papers left by her mother, ponders their significance before eventually falling asleep.

Ji-li's friend, Chang Hong, visits her and informs her about being called back to Shanghai for study sessions with her father's theater.

Ji-li initially refuses to leave, but eventually relents and returns home, feeling a mix of relief and worry.

The protagonist struggles to find anything negative to write about their teachers and seeks inspiration from others' da-zi-bao.

The text conveys a sense of restlessness, anxiety, and constant arguments among the adults in the family.

The Red Guards' search caused chaos and disorder in the house.

An Yi's grandmother's husband owned a dye factory.

Jiang Ji-li decides to go to the countryside to follow Chairman Mao's revolutionary line

Chang Hong insists on discussing Jiang Ji-li's request to do summer labor in the city instead of the countryside

Jiang Ji-li feels ashamed and runs away from the hall after being informed that Fang Fang will replace her due to her political situation

The Red Guard Committee office is described as filled with red slogans, posters, armbands, and flags

Chang Hong urges Jiang Ji-li to go to the countryside for summer labor to follow Chairman Mao's revolutionary line

Jiang Ji-li meets with Chang Hong at the Red Guard Committee office

Bai Shan returns a dictionary to Jiang Ji-li, which she leaves behind in the exhibition booth

Chang Hong expresses concern for Jiang Ji-li's family situation and the impact on her political life

Jiang Ji-li reflects on Chang Hong's sincerity and desire to help her

Chairman Jin informs Jiang Ji-li that Fang Fang will replace her due to her political situation

The setting of the Red Guard Committee office is described as filled with red slogans, posters, armbands, and flags

Jiang Ji-li agrees to go to the countryside, wanting to prove herself and not disappoint Chang Hong

Jiang Ji-li is given an ultimatum to choose between breaking with her family and following Chairman Mao or becoming an enemy of the people

Jiang Ji-li feels trapped and alone, unable to go back to the classroom or home

The text depicts the intense psychological pressure and isolation Jiang Ji-li faces as she is forced to choose between her family and the expectations of the Communist Party

Bai Shan, a classmate, warns her to brace herself as she enters the exhibition hall

Jiang Ji-li is met with silence and stares from Chairman Jin and other students in the exhibition hall

The protagonist struggles to sleep, haunted by the events of the struggle meeting

The next day, Jiang Ji-li tries to push the events out of her mind and focuses on the opening of an exhibition

Thin-Face and a woman leave, stating they will return for Jiang Ji-li's statement

Jiang Ji-li is left feeling isolated and under intense pressure after the struggle meeting

Jiang Ji-li is pressured to break with her family and testify against her father at the struggle meeting

Jiang Ji-li is confronted by her father's colleagues for a study session about her family's past

The struggle meeting is organized to criticize and force Jiang Ji-li's father to confess his serious mistakes

True or false: The protagonist is sent to the countryside to avoid testifying against her father?

True or false: The protagonist and her classmates help with rush harvesting and rush planting in the countryside?

True or false: The protagonist wakes up at 6:30 AM to work in the rice fields?

True or false: The protagonist injures herself with a sickle during the summer labor?

True or false: The protagonist accepts Bai Shan's help to finish her assigned rows?

True or false: The text conveys the physical and emotional challenges faced by the protagonist during her summer labor?

True or false: Bai Shan is sympathetic and disappointed by the protagonist's refusal of help?

True or false: The setting of the countryside creates a backdrop for the protagonist's internal struggle?

True or false: The relationship between the protagonist and Bai Shan is not explored in the text?

True or false: The summer labor is not physically exhausting for the protagonist?

True or false: The protagonist feels a sense of disgrace if she doesn't complete the task?

True or false: The protagonist's determination to prove herself and not rely on others' help is not a theme in the text?

True or false: The protagonist's father was cleared of the charge that he was an 'escaped landlord' in 1980?

True or false: Due to their political background, the protagonist and her siblings were denied opportunities to pursue their desired careers during the Cultural Revolution?

True or false: The protagonist and her sister both became teachers after the schools reopened following the Cultural Revolution?

True or false: The protagonist's mother still had to write self-criticism reports because she would not break with the protagonist's father even after his return home?

True or false: During the Cultural Revolution, students took part in summer labor to learn to appreciate the contribution of the laboring masses?

True or false: The term 'rightist' referred to a member of a conservative party who disagreed with or opposed the Communist Party?

True or false: A struggle meeting was a meeting within a work unit to publicly criticize someone and often included humiliation or even physical assault, though it was not officially ordered by the Central Committee?

True or false: The Young Pioneers, approved by the school committee, was intended as the first step toward eventual membership in the Communist Party?

True or false: A telephone kiosk in China contained one or two phones and served an entire community before private telephones were common?

True or false: The yuan was the Chinese 'dollar' and its official value during the Cultural Revolution was about one third of a U.S. dollar?

True or false: The Revolutionary Performance Team was an informal student group formed by school revolutionary committees or by the students themselves, promoting Communist ideals through songs and skits?

True or false: The term 'sanitary belt' referred to a washable and reusable cotton pad used during menstruation?

Chinese Cultural Revolution lasted from 1966 to 1976, aiming to rid China of anti-Communist influences, but causing persecution and chaos.

Chinese New Year is the most important family holiday in China, occurring on the first day of the lunar calendar.

The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party ruled the country, controlling laws, policies, military, and treasury.

Da-zi-bao were large handwritten posters used as propaganda to attack and humiliate people during the Cultural Revolution.

Chiang Kai-shek was a major opponent of Mao Ze-dong and led the Nationalist Party in China until fleeing to Taiwan in 1949.

Communism involved communal ownership of resources for the benefit of all members.

Criticizing was a form of punishment for political errors and involved public humiliation and physical punishment.

Capitalism is an economic system opposed by Communists, characterized by private ownership and profit.

Class status was crucial during the Cultural Revolution, determining behavior and thinking based on family background.

The Five Black Categories included landlords, rich peasants, counterrevolutionaries, criminals, and rightists, seen as enemies of Communism and common people.

Black was used to symbolize opponents of Communism and became a general negative.

The Five Black Categories included those seen as enemies of Communism, such as landlords and counterrevolutionaries.

During the Cultural Revolution, the protagonist's father was forced to resign from the Communist Party during the Antirightist Movement of 1958.

The protagonist's father was 'rehabilitated' in 1980 after losing years of his career and love for acting due to the political turmoil.

The family moved to the United States, except for the grandmother who passed away in 1992 at 98 years old.

Many of the protagonist's contemporaries were sent to the countryside for 'reeducation' during the early 1970s, but it did not work out as intended.

The protagonist moved to the United States in 1984, starting from the bottom with little money, few friends, and limited English.

The protagonist was amazed by the freedom Americans enjoyed, particularly during a Halloween parade in Honolulu.

After graduating from the University of Hawaii in 1987, the protagonist worked in the hotel and health care industries but felt a lingering connection to China.

The protagonist started East West Exchange, a company aimed at promoting cultural exchanges between the United States and China.

The protagonist hopes to contribute to both countries by fostering mutual understanding through the company.

The text contains a glossary with explanations of terms such as 'acupuncture,' 'Allah,' 'Beijing,' and 'black' in the context of Chinese society.

The protagonist's story illustrates the personal impact of political turmoil, migration, and the pursuit of cultural exchange.

True or false: Mandarin is the official national language of China, encouraged for interregional communication

True or false: Lei Feng, a soldier in the People’s Liberation Army, was held up as a model for ordinary people to emulate

True or false: Reeducation troops were students sent to the countryside to work with farmers as part of their education during the Cultural Revolution

True or false: Mao Ze-dong Thought Study Groups were encouraged by the Communist Party to educate and strengthen its power

True or false: Red Guards were high school and college students who were Chairman Mao’s loyal supporters

True or false: The Nationalist Party ruled China until the Communist victory in 1949 and then withdrew to Taiwan

True or false: Individualism was opposed to Communist theory and considered a moral weakness

True or false: The Precious Red Book, containing selected quotations from Mao, was frequently quoted during the Cultural Revolution

True or false: Neighborhood Dictatorship Groups monitored the activities of neighbors during the Cultural Revolution

True or false: "Office workers" were considered neither "black" nor "red" and were not as admired as farmers or factory workers

True or false: Liu Shao-qi, the vice-chairman of the Communist Party, was overthrown during the Cultural Revolution

True or false: The Cultural Revolution was born out of Mao's frustration and desire to regain power, mobilizing young people into Red Guards