The Story of the Stone, or The Dream of the Red Chamber; Volume 1: The Golden Days Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Cao Xueqin
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 153 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Story of the Stone, or The Dream of the Red Chamber; Volume 1: The Golden Days Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Cao Xueqin
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 153 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason given against Yu-cun arresting Xue?

2. Who is brought to life by a magical fictional stone?

3. Why does Dai-yu get upset in Chapter 8?

4. What is the subject of the conversation Zhen Shi-yin overhears in his dream?

5. Who does the headmaster leave in charge of the school while he is on leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is the fact that Dai-yu is offered flowers last in Chapter 7 a reasonable reflection of her status in the house at that time?

2. In what ways is more of Xi-feng's character revealed in her thoughts about Qin-shi and her dealings with Jia Rui?

3. How does the story of Jia Rui teach a lesson about undue lust?

4. Explain the symbol of Greensickness Peak in relation to the rest of the novel.

5. Why would Dai-yu find it strange that Xi-feng appears to be in charge of household affairs?

6. What events surrounding the trial in Chapter 4 illustrate further the Jia family's decline?

7. How does the connection between Bao-yu and Bao-chai deepen in Chapter 7?

8. Despite his limited presence, what becomes clear about Bao-yu during the first few episodes that involve him?

9. Upon their first meeting, do Bao-yu and Dai-yu feel a connection with each other? If so, how is it shown?

10. How does the author make it clear in Chapter 1 that the reader should expect an element of the supernatural in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the central dramatic device of the novel, the love triangle between Bao-yu, Dai-yu and Bao-chai, and how it is used to generate conflict and drama and to maintain the reader's interest.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following characters and discuss his or her relationship with and impact upon Bao-yu.

• Xi-feng

• Aroma

• Qin-shi

• Qin Zhong

Essay Topic 3

Explore the role of sex and sexuality in the novel.

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