Red Scarf Girl Review

Front

What are the 'four olds' that Chairman Mao wanted to eliminate?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is a 'da-zi-bao'?

Back

A poster criticizing teachers/leaders.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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Front

Why was Ji-li not elected as a Red Successor?

Back

Other students revealed her grandfather had been a landlord, which was viewed negatively.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What lesson does Ji-li want readers to learn from her memoir?

Back

You will experience challenging decisions, but you should never turn your back on those you love.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

What event did NOT happen in 'Red Scarf Girl'?

Back

Ji-li's Red Scarf is taken from her and ripped up because it was considered 'four olds'.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Who was Chairman Mao?

Back

The leader of the Communist Party in China who initiated the Cultural Revolution.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What was the Cultural Revolution?

Back

A sociopolitical movement in China from 1966 to 1976 aimed at preserving communist ideology by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What role did the Red Guards play during the Cultural Revolution?

Back

They were groups of young people who promoted Mao's ideas and attacked those considered counter-revolutionary.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does Ji-li's experience with her grandfather illustrate about family loyalty?

Back

It shows the conflict between political ideology and personal relationships.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What was the significance of the Red Scarf in the memoir?

Back

It symbolized loyalty to the Communist Party and the ideals of the Cultural Revolution.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10