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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hong make sure of in Chongqing?
(a) That Chen gets several nights of good sleep.
(b) That the White Lotus contact knows he is there.
(c) That his letters are sent securely.
(d) That Chen is charged only the reduced rate for scholars.

2. Who is Hong observing to decide if the man can be trusted?
(a) Ye Pan.
(b) Wang Be.
(c) Wong Be.
(d) Ye Po.

3. For what does Ye Pan praise Hong?
(a) His observation skills.
(b) His wits and courage.
(c) His trustworthiness.
(d) His brother's scores.

4. Who are Fire Star and Dragon Legs?
(a) Lao Hong's crickets.
(b) Two cats that live with Lao Hong.
(c) Characters in a book Lao Hong has read 5 times.
(d) It is not mentioned who they are.

5. What does the magistrate not believe?
(a) That Hong is a scholar.
(b) That the boys are going to Beijing.
(c) That Hong is a soldier.
(d) That Chen is a scholar.

6. What does Chen worry about concerning the customs officers?
(a) They will not believe he is a scholar.
(b) They will keep Hong from entering since Hong is not a scholar.
(c) Losing his jad ink stone.
(d) Not having any money for a bribe.

7. What has Meng agreed to do?
(a) Take care of Lao Chen's grandmother.
(b) Stake a large prize in a cricket fighting contest.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Stay with Lao Chen's father when Lao Chen leaves the village.

8. Who does Master Fei Qun visit?
(a) Chen.
(b) Hong.
(c) Tong.
(d) Lu.

9. What does Chen need that was difficult to get?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Money to pay for the examination.
(c) A recommendation from someone with a good reputation.
(d) A certification as to his schooling.

10. Where is the person to get the letter living?
(a) Suzhou.
(b) Chezong.
(c) Beijing.
(d) Weng.

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

12. What did Lao Chen learn by age four?
(a) More Chinese characters than most adults ever learn.
(b) To play the ruan.
(c) To play the guzheng.
(d) To write perfect haiku.

13. Why is Daiyun upset with Chen?
(a) For not asking her to marry him.
(b) For going off with Hong and not promising her a present.
(c) For not asking her to accompany him.
(d) For leaving the village.

14. Who is the White Lotus?
(a) A secret police group answerable to the Emperor.
(b) A Buddhist sect.
(c) A group of scholars who study past Chinese dynasties.
(d) A European group who devote their lives to the teachings of Confucius.

15. Why does the Magistrate let the boys go with no punishment?
(a) He receives a letter from the village mayor.
(b) He does not let them go.
(c) He is convinced Chen is a scholar.
(d) He feels sorry for them since their father is a drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing that delights Hong about Chengdu?

2. How old is Lao Hong?

3. Who does Bao ask to change Hong's mind?

4. What is the group that is committed to avenging social injustice?

5. Where do Chen and Hong tell Lao Lu they intend to go?

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