The book
This girl is the author and narrator of Red Scarf Girl.
Ji-li Jiang
When a government or group controls information or limits what people are allowed to say, read, or share.
censorship
what do the Red Guards take from Ji-li?
the stamp collection
What year range does Red Scarf Girl cover?
the 1960's-1970's
what does red represent?
communism
This leader inspired Ji-li’s loyalty at the beginning of the memoir.
Chairman Mao
A system in which the government or community controls major resources and promotes economic equality.
Communism
who tried to convince Ji-li not to audition for the Liberation Army and WHY?
dad because they would not pass the political background investigation.
what is the most important thing that happens in chapter 8?
the Red Guards search Ji-li's house
what point of view is Red Scarf Girl told from?
first person. (hints, I, me, we, us)
what is the title of Chapter 1?
The Liberation Army Dancer
information designed to influence people's beliefs or actions.
propaganda
how did Ji-li feel when she was chosen to audition?
excited, proud and hopeful
what does revolution mean?
a major change in a government or society
What does Ji-li's narration allow readers to understand that an outside narrator might not?
her personal thoughts, feelings and reactions.
what is the title of Chapter 2?
Destroy the four olds.
The campaign to destroy old customs, culture, habits, and ideas.
Destroy the Four Olds
Ji-li gave up this dream because of her family’s political status
becoming a liberation army dancer (officer)
why does Ji-li's dad get locked up?
For listening to foreign radio
What conflict does Ji-li begin to experience in these chapters?
her personal dreams and her family's political background
what is the part at the beginning of the story called where Ji-li gives a little bit of background context and what's to come in the story.
the Prologue
Spell the name of the author. (ALL GROUPS WINNERS GET POINTS)
Ji-li Jiang
What group of young people became heavily involved in carrying out Mao's Cultural Revolution?
Red Guards
what are THREE of the FIVE black categories?
landlord, rightist, counterrevolutionary
the other two are rich farmers and criminals
why might propaganda be powerful during a revolution? (ALL GROUPS ANSWER BEST RESPONSE WINS)
because it can influence how people think and encourage them to support certain ideas.