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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chin think she will not be able to go to the boys' school?
(a) Because her family will never let her.
(b) Because she is a girl, and girls are not allowed at the school.
(c) Because she is not smart enough.
(d) Because she does not have enough money.

2. What subject does Chueh-hsin expect to go study at university?
(a) Math.
(b) Science.
(c) English.
(d) Business.

3. What part of Ming-Feng does Chueh-hui compare with Chin?
(a) Her sense of style.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her independence.
(d) Her intelligence.

4. Why does Chueh-hsin love plum blossoms so much?
(a) Because Mei's name means "plum blossom."
(b) Because of their scent.
(c) Because they remind him of the spring.
(d) Because his mother used to pick them for him.

5. Which of the following is one thing that the brothers have in common?
(a) They all dislike their grandfather.
(b) Unrequited love.
(c) They are tall.
(d) All are passionate about their education.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides the boys' cousin, what other relatives are at dinner during the first three chapters of the story?

2. What instrument is Chueh-hsin playing his sad song on?

3. What type of shop is Cheuh-hsin's office next to?

4. Why has Mei returned to Chengtu?

5. In Chapter 11, how does Chueh-hui vent his frustrations?

(see the answer key)

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