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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 21-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hong agree to do?
(a) Give their father a small amount from his winnings.
(b) Try to a position as a government employee.
(c) Meet with the girl Bao has picked for him.
(d) Stop working in the rice paddies.

2. How is Chen traveling?
(a) On his family's horse.
(b) A cart.
(c) On foot.
(d) On his family's mule.

3. Why doesn't Lao Hong give some of his prize money to his father?
(a) He does give some of the prize money to his father.
(b) He wants to help his brother with the money.
(c) He hates his father.
(d) His father said he does not want the money.

4. To what does the story flashback?
(a) To Bao's marriage.
(b) To Lu's marriage.
(c) To the story of how Chen is invited to take the exam.
(d) To Lu's wife dying.

5. Where do Chen and Hong tell Lao Lu they intend to go?
(a) Chengdu.
(b) Szechan.
(c) Beijing.
(d) Jaoung.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what did the local schoolmaster resent Chen?

2. In what century is "The Examination" set?

3. What right does Chen earn?

4. What does Chen apply to do in Tianquan?

5. With what does Lao Chen show a remarkable ability when very young?

(see the answer key)

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