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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27 - Author's Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will the land be inundated in the future?
(a) It is not going to be inundated, but rather become a desert.
(b) There will be a volcanic eruption some time soon.
(c) They are going to flood the land with just a few inches of water to make rice paddies.
(d) The Chinese are building a land at the Three Gorges.

2. Upon what river is a dead man floating?
(a) Anhui.
(b) Ganzu.
(c) Yangtze.
(d) Yellow.

3. What is Angela's occupation?
(a) Anthropologist.
(b) Biologist.
(c) Archeologist.
(d) Mycologist.

4. Who is cocky as Hulan begins the interview?
(a) Brian.
(b) Stuart.
(c) Li Guo.
(d) Michael.

5. What does the ruyi prove?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Foreigners are stealing Chinese artifacts.
(c) Fungus can survive for centuries.
(d) The existence of Da Yu.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what did Chaowen die?

2. What does Hulan ask Angela to tell others?

3. What does Brian write in his diary two days before his disappearance?

4. Where does David tell Fitzwilliams some of the items to be auctioned originated?

5. Who is Vie Minister Zai?

(see the answer key)

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