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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What must be done to Master Kao's coffin to keep him safe from curses?
(a) A layer of bricks and dirt must cover it.
(b) It must be set on fire.
(c) It must be blessed by a temple priest.
(d) A gold medallion must be fastened to it.

2. Who seems to be the most distraught by the military fighting that is happening?
(a) Jui-chueh.
(b) Mei.
(c) Madam Chang.
(d) Chin.

3. Which family member stumbles upon Mei and Cheuh-hsin in the garden?
(a) Chueh-min.
(b) Madam Chang.
(c) Uncle Ke-ting.
(d) Shu-hua.

4. What is the state of the house Jui-cheuh must live in outside the city?
(a) Small but cozy.
(b) Warm and comfortable.
(c) Damp with a dirt floor.
(d) Grand and well stocked.

5. How has Mei's disposition changed in Chapter 20 since the brothers have last seen her?
(a) She is very angry now.
(b) It has not changed, she is still melancholy.
(c) She is enjoying her life now.
(d) She is much happier now.

6. What is the name of Cheuh-hui's new magazine in Chapter 27?
(a) Down with the aristocracy.
(b) For the Masses.
(c) Liberty for all.
(d) Equality.

7. How do Cheuh-hui and Cheuh-min feel about the many lewd entertainments at the birthday celebration?
(a) They enjoy them.
(b) They are disgusted by them.
(c) They think they are funny.
(d) They don't really care either way.

8. Why is it that Cheuh-hsin cannot go outside to visit his wife for a few days?
(a) Because he does not like having to travel outside the city.
(b) Because he has to supervise the building of Kao's gravesite.
(c) Because the women think he may be in danger.
(d) Because he is needed at the magazine office.

9. What is the subject of discussion for Chin and Shu-chen while they are taking a boat ride?
(a) Clothes.
(b) The future.
(c) School.
(d) Boys.

10. Who is the one person who knows where Cheuh-min is hiding?
(a) Hui-ju.
(b) Cheuh-hui.
(c) Cheuh-hsin.
(d) Cheuh-hsin's wife.

11. Why is Cheuh-hui sick of the aristocratic life?
(a) He is tired of not being able to pursue the revolution.
(b) He hates being rich.
(c) He hates the restraints that it brings.
(d) He is tired of being better than others.

12. How does Cheuh-hui get the others to turn the boat around and head back home?
(a) By telling them that he does not feel well.
(b) By acting grumpy until they turn around.
(c) By telling them there are sweet dumplings at home.
(d) By convincing them that a storm is coming.

13. How does Cheuh-min's running make Cheuh-hsin feel?
(a) Angry.
(b) Proud.
(c) Happy.
(d) Stressed.

14. Besides stealing, what else does Uncle Ke-ting confess to?
(a) Having children out of wedlock.
(b) Killing a man.
(c) Stealing from Master Kao.
(d) Being addicted to drugs.

15. How old is the Venerable Master Kao going to be in Chapter 28?
(a) Sixty-six.
(b) Sixty-seven.
(c) Seventy-four.
(d) Seventy-two.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 23, who sees one of Cheuh-hui's articles?

2. Who tells Cheuh-hui of Ming-feng's death?

3. Who else is Chien-erh burning money for?

4. What does Cheuh-min say he has been so wrapped up in that he has not had time to talk with Cheuh-hui about his feelings?

5. When Cheuh-hui hears that Jui-cheuh has been moved what does he tell his older brother?

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