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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3—Pages 244-283.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Yuan envious of Sheng?
(a) Yuan's family praises Sheng more often.
(b) Sheng has better robes than Yuan.
(c) Sheng is often praised for his writing skills.
(d) Sheng is a better dancer.

2. Who built the earthen house that Yuan stays?
(a) Yuan's grandfather.
(b) Yuan's father.
(c) A mysterious man that many fear.
(d) A prominent social figure in the town.

3. What time is it when Yuan arrives at his father's house?
(a) Evening.
(b) Early afternoon.
(c) Late night.
(d) Early morning.

4. Why does Yuan get angry at the women Sheng keeps company with?
(a) They do not have jobs.
(b) They do not treat Sheng with respect.
(c) They are not educated.
(d) They wear revealing clothing.

5. Who has killed the wife of Wang the Merchant?
(a) Wang the Tiger.
(b) A local bandit.
(c) Meng.
(d) Yuan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Yuan's favorite subject to learn about?

2. How long does Sheng live in America without leaving the city he lives in?

3. What does Yuan's "mother" want to ask Yuan's father?

4. How long does Yuan live in the earthen house before his father's people find him?

5. Which character has become a captain in the new army?

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