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

Final Test

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

1. Who scolds the maids for their mess?

2. What develops between the three main characters of the book?

3. What does Bao-yu pick at Qin Zhong about while staying at the temple?

4. Xi-feng's infant daughter becomes ill with _____.

5. What is the alleged, but inaccurate, reason given for Jia Rui becoming ill?

Short Essay Questions

Directions: Answer the questions with a short paragraph.

1. For what reason(s) might Bao-yu have become discontented living in the Prospect Garden?

2. Discuss Yuan-chun's reaction upon her first...
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