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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 226-253.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the ship is traveling on an especially treacherous stretch of the river?
(a) The ship springs a leak and they have to off load.
(b) The first mate falls overboard and drowns.
(c) Lin Shi's daughter is knocked overboard.
(d) Lin Shi is knocked overboard.

2. Why are the examinees searched?
(a) To see if they are male.
(b) To see if they are carrying any more ink than they are allowed.
(c) For cheating materials.
(d) To make sure they are carrying any bribe money.

3. What is one of the dangers of the river?
(a) Snags.
(b) Sandbars.
(c) Crocodiles.
(d) Pirates.

4. What is significant about the town of Qufu?
(a) The tomb of Confucius is there.
(b) Nothing.
(c) It is the burial place for the Buddha.
(d) It is the last town before Beijing.

5. Who is Lin Shi?
(a) An old merchant who has traveled the river for years.
(b) Chen's mentor's father.
(c) Hong's contact in the White Lotus in Chongqing.
(d) The captain of the sailing vessel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hong make sure of in Chongqing?

2. How do Chen and Hong cross the Yellow River?

3. What does Landlord Ma offer in order to convince Chen to marry his daughter?

4. What do Hong and Chen give two woman sitting near a farmhouse?

5. Why is Chen pleased that Hong suggests going to Qufu?

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