Teacher Gu and Chairman Jin Trial Prep.

Trial of Chairman Mao: Witness Question Sheet
Directions: You as a witness are to write four questions and answers in the perspective of your character using the book as a reference. You should find passages from the novel in support of Chairman Mao OR evidence against him depending the side of the case you are representing. Remember to USE page numbers and POST these questions on your blog. Lawyers, use this document to create cross-examination questions. Two per character should be sufficient.

Character:Teacher Zhang, Chairman Jin Kazama. Student Name: Aiman Q.

1. Question: Do you support Chairman Mao?

Answer: Yes I do, because on page 160-161, I said the class would learn about Chairman Mao by his works,and his quotes in English. Also, on page 224 to 225, I tried to convert Ji-Li with Chairman Gin adn Thin face to become a Mao's child.

2. Question: Will you teach the students equally? Even the black whelps?

Answer: Yes, because on page 198, I said this to Ji-Li (Who is a black whelp) to try make her into one of Mao's people. "We cannot choose our families or our class status. But we can choose our own futures. No,you are not a leader,but you are still an -educable child-. You can overcome your family background, you have self-esteem, and you always try to excel. That's why I believe you are brave enough to face and eventually overcome the difficulties of life"

3. Question: What do you feel about the exhibition?

Answer: I felt that I am really one of Mao's men by making the exhibition about his teachings. On page 221, I said this to Ji-Li. This exhibition is really a powerful weapon, and if appropiately used, it can strengthen class identification and deepen the hatred of class enemies. I did also want her to put Chairman mao's rightful qoutes to make it connected to Mao.

4. Question: Do you try to convert black whelps into Mao's people?

Answer: Yes I do. I tried to convert Ji-Li with Teacher Zhang and Thin-face on page 224 through page 225.

RED SCARF GIRL STUDY QUESTION

1. Who are the members of Ji-Li’s family? Describe her family home. What class status does her family belong to? What is the occupation of her father? Mother?

1A. The members of Ji-Li’s family are her father, mother, her grandmother who helped found the Xin Er Primary School-Ji-Li’s school-and she also become it’s vice-principal. Ji-Li also has one sister and one brother whose names are Ji-Yong and Ji-Yun. Ji-Yong is eleven, and Ji-yun is ten. Ji-Li also had a nanny called Song Po-po, who’s so close to them; she treats her like another grandmother. For Ji-LI’s extended family, she has a fourth auntie, a cousin named You-Mei, and You-Mei’s daughter, a baby named Hua-Hua. All these facts are from pages thirteen to fifteen.

1B. Her family home is an apartment, and she lives on the top floor. There’s a French window and really bright ceiling, a kitchen, and each of them has their own private bathrooms with sinks, toilets, and a tub. All these facts are from pages fifteen to sixteen.

1C. Ji-Li’s father’s occupation is a stage actor, and Ji-Li’s mom used to be an actress, but now, retired she works in a sports-equipment store. All these facts are from page 13.

2. What is Ji-Li’s life at school like? What special honor is Ji-Li picked for at school? Describe Ji-Li’s parent’s reaction. What does Ji-Li do instead of entering the audition?

2A. Ji-LI is and outstanding student in her school, an Excellent Young Pioneer, and even the da-dui-zhang, the student chairman of the whole school. All these facts can be found on page nine.

2B. Ji-Li was picked for an audition to join the Central Liberation Army Arts Academy. These facts are from page 7. Ji-Li’s parent’s reactions were shocked and worried, also a little bit of fear. These facts are from pages eight to ten, when Ji-Li was having conversation with her parents.

2C. Instead of going to the audition, Ji-Li gave a note to principal Long from her father. Page eleven.