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- 1. Multiple Choice
In what year does Ji-li's story Red Scarf Girl begin? (This is also when the Chinese Cultural Revolution began).
2018
1980
1970
1966
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does Ji-li's first name mean?
Beautiful
Intelligent
Lucky
Tough
- 3. Multiple Choice
In Chapter 1, Ji-li is asked to audition for the Liberation Army, and is excited to tell her family. What is her father's reaction?
He tells her she is too young to audition.
He tells her she cannot audition due to their bad political background.
He tells her that it is "four-olds" to brag about accomplishments.
He tells her that she can only audition if she finishes her chores first.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is an internal conflict?
Struggle or conflict within your own mind.
Conflict between more than one person.
A physical illness.
Physical fight with another person.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Chairman Mao decided that China must get rid of the "four olds". What were these?
Four members of their old government.
Their old money system before he came to power.
Old ideas, old culture, old customs, and old habits.
Four different types of jobs people could no longer have.
- 6. Multiple Choice
There are many scenes where Ji-li witnesses people identifying and sometimes destroying "four olds". Which event did NOT happen in the memoir?
A man's clothing was considered "four olds" so high school students cut them up and told him to change his ideals.
Aunt Xi-Wen is told her fancy clothes and makeup are "four olds".
Ji-li's Red Scarf is taken from her and ripped up because it was considered "four olds".
Townspeople destroy a market sign by stomping on it and hitting it with an ax because it is considered "four olds".
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is a "da-zi-bao"?
A type of food popular in China.
A newspaper.
A poster criticizing teachers/leaders.
A picture of Chairman Mao hung at school.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who were the Red Successors?
High school and college aged students chosen to get rid of four olds.
Middle school aged students who would become Red Guards when they were older.
Chairman Mao's bodyguards.
A secret society that tried to get rid of Chairman Mao.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why was Ji-li not elected as a Red Successor?
Other students in her class revealed they knew her grandfather had been a landlord, which was a negative thing at the time.
She was a girl and girls were not allowed to be Red Successors.
She had a to criticize her father publicly and she refused.
She was not old enough.
- 10. Multiple Choice
I had thought about their coming to my home but never imagined this. They were going to expose my family in front of my teachers and classmates. I would have no pride left. I would never be an educable child again.
This passage mainly suggest that Ji-li ______.
is afraid of what this will mean for her and her family.
has many powerful allies and friends.
thinks it might be best for her to turn in her father to the authorities.
does not cooperate with the investigation.
- 11. Multiple Choice
“Jiang Ji-li has always done well at school. In addition to doing very well in her studies, she participates in educational reform,” Teacher Zhang added.
Which of these inferences about "educational reform" is best supported by this passage?
Ji-li probably regrets being involved in something so controversial.
It was likely something that Ji-li became involved with through her father.
Her teacher is probably bringing it up because it sounds good to the Communists.
Thin-Face is there because he knows Ji-li was involved in it.
- 12. Multiple Choice
I closed my eyes. I saw Dad standing on a stage, his head bowed, his name written in large black letters, and then crossed out in red ink, on a sign hanging from his neck. I saw myself standing in the middle of the stage, facing thousands of people, condemning Dad for his crimes, raising my fist to lead the chant, “Down with Jiang Xi-reng.” I saw Dad looking at me hopelessly, tears on his face.
What does the passage mainly suggest about Ji-li's relationship with her father?
Ji-li is deeply troubled by the possibility of doing anything to hurt her father.
Ji-li suspects that her father is a criminal.
Ji-li thinks the right thing to do would be to turn in her father.
Ji-li hasn't spoken to her father in a long time.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Thin-Face comes to Ji-li's school and asks her to testify against her father, revealing their bad political background to her teachers. No one speaks up for her, but waits for her answer.
Which of the following best expresses a central idea of this excerpt?
Parents in China are willing to sacrifice their children for their own political gain.
While government officials can be intimidating, children in China know that they can rely on their teachers to support them.
People in China had the same rights and protections during an interrogation as they would in a free democracy.
If someone does not do what the Communists tell them, they are likely to face a harsh punishment.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is a major lesson Ji-li wants readers to learn from her memoir?
Listen to your political leaders at all times and do what they say.
Your government is more important than your family.
Look out for yourself rather than others.
You will experience challenging decisions, but you should never turn your back on those you love.
- 15. Multiple Choice
When Ji-li's house was searched, what did she try to hide?
A gold bracelet her grandmother gave her.
Her stamp collection.
Pictures of herself at a ball.
A book in English.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why did Ji-li not go through with changing her last name, "Jiang"?
She did not want to separate from her mom and dad.
She did not have enough money.
It was illegal at the time.
Officer Ma refused to do it because she was underage.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is Ji-li's MAIN internal conflict throughout the memoir?
To do well in school or listen to her family.
To support the Cultural Revolution or support her family.
To become a Red Guard or an actor.
To testify against her dad or present at the exhibition.
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