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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 & 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the party Grandmother Jia and the family held?
(a) At the Regal Greenhouse.
(b) At the Regal Theatre.
(c) At the Ning Mansion.
(d) At the Cherry Blossom Courtyard.

2. What is Jia Rong offered immediately after there is concern about his status?
(a) A spot as a courtier of the Imperial Court.
(b) A marriage proposal.
(c) A job in a bakery.
(d) A spot in the Corps of Officers of the Imperial Guard.

3. What does the family take notice in terms of Dai-yu's situation?
(a) She is very tall and elegant.
(b) She is an outspoken girl.
(c) She is in a weakened state.
(d) She is a jovial child.

4. What important event happens on the day of Jia Zheng's birthday?
(a) Qin Zhong falls ill.
(b) Xi-feng returns home.
(c) Yuan-chun is chosen as an Imperial Concubine.
(d) Bao-yu's study is finished.

5. Who dies at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) Qin-shi.
(b) Sappy.
(c) Jia Zheng.
(d) Qin Zhong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dai-yu get upset in Chapter 7?

2. Who scolds Aroma for not getting up when she enters a room?

3. What do Bao-yu and Qin Zhong quickly learn about each other?

4. Why does Yu-cun feel uncomfortable around the usher?

5. What does Jia-lian use as his bedroom while his daughter is ill?

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