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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 65-83.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bao ask to change Hong's mind?
(a) Chen.
(b) The village monk.
(c) The village mayor.
(d) Tia.

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

3. What does Hong worry about as he and Chen are walking?
(a) Whether Chen will listen to him.
(b) The many old men and women who are beggars.
(c) The locusts he sees on the crops.
(d) The many soldiers on the road.

4. Why did Chen go to from where he is returning?
(a) A scholar in a nearby town summons him.
(b) He works half a day to earn money to take exams.
(c) He is learning to swim.
(d) He went there to register.

5. Why do the two boys intend to go there?
(a) To find a bride for Chen.
(b) To find a bride for their younger sister.
(c) To light candles for their mother in the temple.
(d) So Chen can take the provincial exams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Chen able to do that surprises the Magistrate?

3. What do Hong and Lu think is unlikely?

4. In what province do Lao Chen and Lao Hong live?

5. Where is the person to get the letter living?

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