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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Rangi assign Kyoshi a training stance in their first session?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) 1 minute.
(c) 7 minutes.
(d) 3 mnutes.

2. The comment that “the heat that came out of Kyoshi’s fist was erratic, toggling, the popping of water added to hot oil” (165) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Simile.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Allegory.

3. The comment that Lao Ge “would declare the lowliest peasant is like the Avatar in this regard” (229) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Simile.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Metaphor.

4. Which of the following weapons is attributed to Moon-Seizing Zhu in Hujiang?
(a) Deer-horn blade.
(b) Meteor hammer.
(c) Muck rake.
(d) Three-section staff.

5. For which of the following types of fortifications does Rangi note having studied attack methods?
(a) Polar ice walls.
(b) Desert sand-blasted walls.
(c) Coastal stone walls.
(d) Swampy wooden walls.

6. Which of the following is among the names of the daofei Kyoshi meets at Madam Qiji’s?
(a) Katara.
(b) Kirima.
(c) Kya.
(d) Kalima.

7. Which of the following sobriquets does Lek take to himself?
(a) Sifu Slingshot.
(b) Sifu Snotnose.
(c) Sifu Superior.
(d) Sifu Salacious.

8. Which of the following is meant by the phrase “bouncing a lock” (269)?
(a) Freezing a lock with waterbending.
(b) Picking a lock with waterbending.
(c) Breaking a lock with earthbending.
(d) Melting a lock with firebending.

9. Which of the following sobriquets is accorded to Rangi?
(a) Hare pin
(b) Hoppin'.
(c) Harpoon.
(d) Hairpin.

10. Which of the following sobriquets attaches itself to Rangi?
(a) Top Gun.
(b) Topknot.
(c) Top Tier.
(d) Topside.

11. On which of the following does Kyoshi grab Xu Ping An?
(a) Knee.
(b) Wrist.
(c) Elbow.
(d) Ankle.

12. The novel presents the term “lei tai” as carrying which of the following meanings?
(a) Ritual offerings.
(b) Ritual dining.
(c) Ritual purification.
(d) Ritual combat.

13. Which of the following do Kyoshi and Lao Ge deliver to the Flying Opera Company after stalking through Zigan Village?
(a) Plantain.
(b) Taro.
(c) Coconut.
(d) Sweet potato.

14. For which of the following do Kyoshi and Lao Ge ostensibly shop as they stalk through Zigan Village?
(a) Barley.
(b) Wheat.
(c) Millet.
(d) Rice.

15. The comment that “The column of men drifted slowly away from Te’s palace like ants on the march” (282) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Simile.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Metaphor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is among the names of the daofei Kyoshi meets at Madam Qiji’s?

2. Which of the following bands does Jianzhu tell a story about in Hujiang?

3. Which of the following does Kyoshi order at Madam Qiji’s?

4. Approximately how many police arrive at Madam Qiji’s after Kyoshi meets the daofei there?

5. Which of the following is the first to greet Jianzhu when he arrives at the Beifong estate to attend a soiree in the Avatar’s honor?

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