Wild Swans is a memoir by Jung Chang that tells the story of three generations of women in her family, spanning from the early 1900s to the 1970s in China.
This book is a powerful account of the struggles and triumphs of these women during a time of great political and social change in China.
If you have read this book or are interested in learning more about it, take this quiz to test your knowledge and understanding of Wild Swans.
Who is the author of Wild Swans?
Jung Chang
Amy Tan
Toni Morrison
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Wild Swans is a memoir about the author's life in which country?
Korea
Japan
China
Vietnam
Which of the following historical events does Wild Swans cover?
The French Revolution
The Cultural Revolution
The American Revolution
The Russian Revolution
What is the name of Jung Chang's grandmother in the book?
Bao Qin
Yu Fang
De Hong
Chun Yu
What is the name of Jung Chang's mother in the book?
Bao Qin
Yu Fang
De Hong
Chun Yu
What was De Hong's occupation before the Cultural Revolution?
Doctor
Teacher
Factory worker
Business owner
What is the name of Jung Chang's father in the book?
Jun Yu
Jian Sheng
Lin Hong
Feng Yu
What was Feng Yu's occupation before the Cultural Revolution?
Army officer
Writer
Businessman
Government official
What was the main goal of the Cultural Revolution?
To promote traditional Chinese culture
To modernize China's economy
To purge capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society
To establish democracy in China
What was the Red Guard?
A military organization
A revolutionary political party
A student movement
A trade union
What is the significance of the four olds in the Cultural Revolution?
They represent the traditional values that were to be destroyed
They represent the new values that were to be embraced
They represent the four pillars of the Communist Party
They have no significance in the Cultural Revolution
What is the significance of the swans in the book's title?
They represent freedom and beauty
They are a symbol of the Chinese people
They represent the Communist Party
They have no significance in the book's title
How does Jung Chang's mother, De Hong, initially react to the Cultural Revolution?
She supports it wholeheartedly
She is indifferent to it
She is opposed to it
She is confused by it
What is the impact of the Cultural Revolution on Jung Chang's family?
They are torn apart by political differences
They become wealthy through government connections
They are able to flee China and start a new life elsewhere
They are unaffected by the Cultural Revolution
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