Red Scarf Girl Chapter 6

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What is the Precious Red Book?

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Selected Quotations from the Writings of Chairman Mao.

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Why did Song Po-Po become a housekeeper?

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Her rich husband killed himself and left her a bunch of bills to pay.

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What were the Red Guards searching for in houses?

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Personal items considered to be Four Olds.

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Why did Ji-Li's parents fire Song Po-Po?

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They did not want to be accused of exploiting her.

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How does Ji-li's role in her family change after Song Po-po's firing?

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Her home responsibilities increase.

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What does 'Four Olds' refer to in the context of the Cultural Revolution?

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Old customs, old culture, old habits, and old ideas.

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Who were the Red Guards?

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A mass paramilitary social movement of young people in China during the Cultural Revolution.

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What was the Cultural Revolution?

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A sociopolitical movement in China from 1966 to 1976 aimed at preserving communist ideology.

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What impact did the Cultural Revolution have on education?

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Schools were closed, and traditional education was disrupted.

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What role did propaganda play during the Cultural Revolution?

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It was used to promote communist ideology and discredit opponents.