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 * __True / False If false, make the statement true.__**

1. The main character of the story is Dai Sijie. T / F The main character is The Narrator.

2. Books were outlawed in the Re-education camps. T / F

3. It was a sign of bravery in the camp to drink Buffalo's blood. T / F You gain courage by drinking the buffalo blood.

4. The government didn't care if the village people killed buffalo. T / F It was against the law to kill buffalo

5. The little Chinese Seamstress had Luo's child. T / F The Little Chinese Seamstress had an abortion.

1. Narrato r G. plays the violin 2. Mao Zedong --J. leader of China 3. Luo---F. visits his mother 4. Little Chinese Seamtress---A. Runs away 5. Dai SijieB. Author of //Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress// 6.Old Miller --H. has many authentic songs 7. Balzac--C. A French author 8. Phoenix of the Sky-E. A small town 9. Yong Jing--I. Where Luo and the narrator live 10. Four EyesD. drinks buffalo blood
 * __Matching__**

__**Multiple Choice**__

1) What was the name of the narrator's best friend?

A. Lucius B. Lao C. Luo D. Leo E. None of the above

2) Tell why the Little Seamstress wanted to run away.

A. She had a bad break up with Luo. B. Her Dad yelled at her. C. She wanted to further her education. D. She wanted to read more books. E. All of the above.

3) At what point did Luo and the narrator stop their schooling?

A. Elementary school B. Middle school C. High school D. They never went to school

4) Who is in charge during the time the story takes place?

A. Chairman Mao B. Mr. Mangues C. Senator Lee D. None of the above.

5) Distinguish which characteristics describe the narrator.

A. smart B. clever C. sneaky D. dramatic E. All of the above

6) Identify the person who drank the buffalo's blood in the story.

A. Luo B. the Little Seamstress C. Four Eyes D. the Old Miller

7) Which of the following least describes Luo?

<span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);">A. Great story teller <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">B. Selfish C. caring D. love-stricken

8) What is does the violin symbolize? <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">A. It shows the narrator's individualism and oppression against the government . B. He feels better than everyone else with it. C. He thinks it will attract the Seamstress D. He wants to become popular with it.

9) What is the significance of the little Seamstress beauty? A. Its a treasure beyond its price B. It forces all the men to fall in love with her C. It symbolizes evil and rebellion <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">D. All the above.

10) What does the hawk symbolize when Luo and the narrator go down the mountain? A. It symbolizes righteousness <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">B. It symbolizes freedom from the cultural revolution . C. It symbolizes wealth. D. It symbolizes Luo's love for the Seamstress.

11) Why did Luo perform an operation on the headman's tooth? A. He was told to, otherwise he would be sent away. B. Luo didn't want the headman to find the book, so he acted kind. <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">C. He had to help the narrator who was about to be punished. D. Luo wanted to practice for when he became a dentist.

12) Why have the narrator's and Luo's parents been names "enemies of the people"? A. They were not very intelligent and poor. B. They were not married when they had children. C. They didn not make their children go to school. <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">D. Being a dentist and a doctor was against the revolutionary ways.

13) Why were plays so important to the people? A. They gave the people jobs and paid very well. B. Plays were a source of entertainment and information. C. They were the most important idea of the cultural revolution <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">D. Plays helped people escape their daily lives.

14) What was a significant object from the book that decided when work began? A. The sun. <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">B. Alarm Clock . C. Whistle. D. The bells.

15) What was one thing that the boys did by becoming friends with the Little Seamstress? A. They taught her new ways that she had never been exposed to before. B. The boys gave her a new meaning to life and friendship. C. The boys showed her love. <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">D. All of the above.

16) Why did Luo tell the headman the song was called,"Mozart is Thinking of Chairman Mao."? A. Mozart's music was not accepted and Luo was just making up another title. B. Music was important, and since it was about him he liked it even more. <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">C. Both A and B D None of the above.

17) What was the importance of Luo and the Seamstress' feet? A. They both had in common the color of their feet. B. They both had in common the same shoe size. C. Both their third toes were the longest toes on their feet. <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">D. They had in common their long second toes.

18) What did the boys appreciate about the Old Miller? A. They loved to hear the sounds his stomach made when he sang. <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">B. They enjoyed his humorous song he sang to them. C. They thought he had a wonderful voice. D. They viewed him as their new father figure.

19) What prohibited the Little Seamstress from having the child? A. Luo B. Her father. C. Revolutionary Laws. <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">D. Both B and C E. None of the above

20) Who helped the Little Seamstress get her abortion? A. Luo because it was his child and his girlfriend. <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">B. The narrator because he was asked to watch after her. C. Her father because he realized she could not support a child this young. D. No one, she was unable to have an abortion.

21) Which of the following is not one of the themes of the book? A. Coming of age B) Importance of education <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">C) There is a possibility of success no matter what D) loyalty and friendship

22) What is the game Luo and the Little Seamstress play in the lake? A. water polo B. swimming contest <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">C. Fetching keys D. water fight

23)The narrator does various women chores for the Seamstress and gets beaten up for it. What does this tell you about his character? <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0); background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">A. That he has feelings for The Seamstress too B. He likes to do chores C. He wanted to fight the group of people D. He was just being loyal to Luo

24) Why is Four Eyes given a going away party? A. His mother is taking him away B He got lucky and was chosen to leave C. He bribed the headmen to let him leave <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">D. He is an accomplished song-writer

25) Why does the Narrator go into Yong Jing? A For fun B. he wants to visit his mother <span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0);">C. He needs to get the Seamstress an abortion . D. He got a job there

26) Why were Luo and the narrator on the mountain? <span style="background-color: rgb(251,239,50);">A. Sent away for re-education. B. Were left by their parents there. C. To attend a good school. D. They were passing through on their way to another town.


 * __Short Answer:__**

Analyze the importance of the narrator of the story's name never being revealed. Explain using your knowledge of the text to the best of your ability. The name of the narrator is never revealed because the story is not about him. While the novel is told from his point of view, he is a static character and very little is actually known about him.It is mostly about Luo and the Little Seamstress and how Balzac comes between the two of them and causes changes. Therefore, his name is completely irrelevant.

Compare Luo and the narrator. How are they similar? How are they different? Luo and the narrator both grew up in the city of Chengdu with their parents. They lived in the same apartment building and were next door neighbors. Also, both boys were "street smart" and/or sneaky, which they proved numerous times in the book when fooling the Headman, Four Eyes, and finding a way for the Little Seamtress to get an abortion. Furthermore, they were seen as "intellectuals" because their parents were "enemies of the people" when in reality, they had received very little education. However, the friends do have some differences, Luo seems slightly more mature when it comes to relationships as is proven when he is with the Little Seamstress. Also, the narrator appears more naive about events and many times just follows Luo's lead while performing deceptive tasks and having him explain what people say to him. The narrator stays the same throughout the novel whereas Luo grows up and changes. He gets the Little Seamstress pregnant, deals with his mother's sickness, and acts as a guardian for the narrator and protects him from the headman and getting in trouble. It is never spoken in the story, but Luo's actions prove that he is very responsible.

Explain how Luo and the narrator were able to trick the Old Miller into giving away his songs? Luo and the narrator already heard from Four Eyes that the Old Miller would get offended if they declined from eating the pebbles that he offered them. Therefore, they used the costumes the Little Seamstress made for them and dressed up as though they worked for the government. Then, they sucked the salt from the pebbles with him and encouraged him to sing for them. They went as far as to sit on his flea ridden bed and be bitten multiple times in order to gain the Old Miller's trust and get him to sing for them.

Explain why Luo and the narrator's parents are consider "enemies of the people". They're considered "enemies" because they are doctors and therefore "stinking scientific authorities", and were thought to enjoy a modest reputation on a provincial scale. This required the citizens and government to shun them and treat them despicably.

Explain the theme of the story using examples from the text and your knowledge of the story.

How important was the role of Balzac's writing in the lives of the narrator, Luo, and the Chinese Seamstress? Balzac's writing was very important to the lives of the Narrator, Luo and the Chinese Seamstress for many reasons. Balzac allowed them to get away from the horrible conditions on the mountain. Another is that Balzac's writing improve the education of all the characters. For example, Chinese Seamstress was able to read and the narrator was able to tell stories just like Luo. For Luo Balzac allowed him to get more closer to the Little Chinese Seamstress.

In what ways was the Little Seamstress' father considered a "king" throughout the villages? The Tailor was considered a king because of how much influence he had over the people. People went to him when they wanted new clothes and he had a lot of news and information becuse he traveled so much. He was an icon that was greatly respected because of the kindness he treated others with and how profitable he became from making clothes for others. His job and attitude rewarded him the title "king" by the people.

Identify the significance of the Old Miller in the story. The Old Miller played a critical role in the story. Luo and the narrator were able to manipulate him to singing a song for them. By doing that they could give the song to Four Eyes and receive a book. By receiving that book they were able to appreciate literature better and realize that they had to have books. So, that gave them the idea to steal all of Four Eyes books. In addition to all that the Old Miller opted not to turn them in to the headmaster when he found out. He even says "lucky for him I am not easily shocked, and have never denounced anyone to the Public Security Office. If it had been anyone else he would have been in deep trouble." That allowed the characters to continue their story.


 * __Extended Response__**

Debate whether the headman was intelligent? Why or why not? What does this say about China's leaders? The Heandman was not an intelligent individual. He was very naive and easily persuaded which was proven by how easily he could be talked into something as long as it was "beneficial for Chairman Mao". Also, the Headman did not notice that Luo and the narrorator did not work some days and thought that everything would go along perfectly even when villagers deliberately disobeyed him. The stupidity shown by the Headman greatly reflects that of China's leaders at the time. If a few villagers on top of a mountain can not be kept in hand, then how are the government officials in the city running things? There were some strict laws, but even the "exemplary" citizens broke them. The leaders in the book can be perceived as ignorant and oblivious.

Defend the Little Seamstress' decision to run away at the end of the story. The Little Seamstress decision to run away was because she realized her true potential. There were many instances where she used her beauty to attractiveness to get what she wanted. For example, the Narrator was so mesmorizd that he did her chores. For example, a commoner said sarcasticly "Please, Little Seamstress, let me wash your clothes!" Even though he was ridiculed he still came back the next day to try to find a doctor that will give her an aboration. She understood that her beauty could give her power and that was smart of her. "She had learnt one thing from Balzac: that a woman's beauty is a treasure beyond price." She was only fufilling her gift. Throughout history beautiful woman were able to get away from things. For example, many female movie stars and singers get their way.

Recommend a different solution the Little Seamstress could have done when she discovered she was pregnant.

Evaluate the importance of books in the novel? In the novel books are extremely important. They are a foridden fruit that everyone wants to have more of once they have read one. People who know how to read are always wishing for a new book so that they can escape their daily life and stop worrying about petty troubles for a while. Books are looked upon as if they are the winning lottery ticket, and everyone wants to have the number that gives them the big prize. The classic novels that are named in the story teach valuable life lessons and morals about everyday life that many do not stop to consider when they're going about day-to-day chores. These lessons are revealed to the narrator and Luo in the story and causes many changes in Luo that makes him mature. The material in the books also effect the Little Seamstress and eventually make her decide to run away and find bigger and better things.

Validate whether the books gave more benefit or harm to the characters or not and explain why?

In this novel books are the main attention. Books allowed as a trade for The Little Seamstress's abortion. The narrator says "I have a proposition if you help my girlfriend, I'll give you a book by Balzac." The doctor accepted and gave the abortion, but the Little Seamstress was changed forever. She ran away because of her proud attidude of herself through the books. If the characters never had the books, Luo would still be with the Little Seamstress and they would never have had any problems. Also they would never have to worry of being caught with a book. The characters benefited with the entertainment, teaching, and trading, but was harmed by the departure of the Little Seamstress.


 * __ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS__**

How are daily lives affected by social class levels?

The headman was able to get out of all of the work that required work. He was also able to tell people what to and when to do it. He was able to do this becasue he had a higher social level than everyone else did.Since Luo and the narrator both had parents that went against the revolution they were sent to a mountain and have not seen their parents since. Because their parents were doctors and dentists they were labeled as "enemies of the people" and therefore had basically no social rank. This made them powerless, and therefore ahd no say over whether or not they wanted to keep their children. Since China was going through their cultural revolution, which was decided by one man, they no longer sent children to schools. All becasue one man felt that people were becoming to powerful, and being armed with knowledge he took this away from them. Since he had the highest social level, or rank, he had power over the whole country. Social levels affect lives in many ways. It determines if you recieve and education or not, it determines the home you live in, the people your friends with, what your job is, and what your future holds in store for you. This can be related to us becasue hom,eless people have a low rank and are not able to get an education, This social level affects the thigns they do, the people they know, and what holds in store for them. This can be applied to anybody by simply determining their socail level then proving it by what they do, how they act, how they dress, how they talk, and much more.

Why are books more valued in some societies than others?

Books are more valued is some societies than others, when the supply is limited. Anytime there is a low supply of anything the price or risk of it goes up. For example, the doctor who gave the Seamstress her abortion was so astounded that the Narrator had books that he said " I've already said you are a liar. How could you have got hold a book by Balzac?" This man is a doctor who has more athority and wealth than a lot of people and cannot get a hold of a piece of literature. This can be related to several poor countries all over the world, where books are hard to come by and their value is through the roof because they have to worry about food or other neccesities. Compared to the US, everything is the opposite. In America there is a library no less than 20 miles at least where every you go, but people don't value books the same way. In this country citizens take literature and reading for advantage and importance is much lower. There is no screening of books and no consequence for having a book(except a late fine). Furthermore, this book can teach readers the value of reading and all the benefits. It teaches us that just because we have so many books doesn't give us an excuse to read just a few. That is how books are more valued in some societies than others.

How do ethical and Judicial decisions conflict with each other in every day decisions? Ethical and judicial decisions can conflict with each other on a daily basis. They occur when someone feels as if they are doing the right thing morally, yet they are acting out against the law when they perform this action. For example, this type of problem occurred in the story when the Little Seamstress discovered she was pregnant and wanted to get an abortion. She felt this was the best course of action to take since she was so young, was not ready to raise a child, and would not have been to care for or support the child properly. However, the Chinese law stated that abortion was out of the question, and you could not have a child unless you were 25 and married. This created a dilemma, and for her ethics and wanting to abide to clash over the issue. When faced with this type of problem it is very difficult to feel as though you came up with the right solution, because either way, you’re losing. Either you let yourself down internally and emotionally, or you get in trouble with the law and may be hurt physically and/or wracked with guilt. How vastly did the Chinese Revolution effect the Chinese people? Use your knowledge from this book and others like it to gauge how people were not only affected socially (Through Re-education camps) and financially (Government taking money from people), but spiritually (Outlaw of most Religions) and emotionally (People losing family and friends). Also explain how it affected people outside of China for years to come.

The answer to this question is more opinion than anything really, as long as all four topics are discussed thoroughly and reasonably, the answer is generally right. The thought is that the Chinese Revolution set out countless different things to happen all over the world for years to come. This not only effects politics, but also stories such as this one and __Colors of the Mountain__. In fact, those books never would have been written had the Revolutions not occured. The answer is primarily based around the butterfly effect: take for example the story Colors of the Mountain: The revolution occured, which forced Da and his family into poverty, which set him on a great story of struggle and hard work. After workinf hard in the school he was sent to as a result of his poverty, he made it to college in Beijing. From there he learned English, traveled to the states and wrote his biography, __Colors of the Mountain__. The success of this book gave him wealth, a new family, and a home in America, doing what he came to love through his experiences in China. Had the Revolution not happened, none of this would have. The point is that the Chinese Revolution effected more than just the Chinese people government and people. The reader needs to understand this idea as it pertains to __Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress__ and any answer relating to the ideas explained above are correct.