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1. What was Ma Jian's occupation?
2. In which city is Ma Jian living when his story begins?
3. Ma Jian's girlfriend at the beginning of his story is Xi Ping, who betrays him twice. What was her occupation?
4. Ma Jian was under constant surveillance by the authorities by the time his story starts. What is it about his appearance that arouses their suspicions?
5. What happens to Ma Jian that finally encourages him to leave his home city and start his travels around China?
6. In Golmud, Ma Jian is mugged and his camera is stolen. How does he get his camera back?
7. When Ma Jian goes to visit the famous Terracotta Army at Xian, he encounters disappointment. Why is this?
8. At Giuyang, Ma Jian visits the home of a man named Li Zhi. He is a dissident who practises which particular art form?
9. The book provides us with some fascinating insights into Chinese snack foods. One particular street vendor's wares mentioned at Qingdao might seem peculiar to western tastes, though. What are they?
10. Where does Ma Jian's journey end?
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