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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do we learn about Chin's father in Chapter 5?
(a) That he abandoned his family when Chin was very young.
(b) That he is off at war.
(c) That he is dead.
(d) That he is very ill.

2. What is Chueh-hsin's hope for his son?
(a) That he will enter the army.
(b) That he will love his wife as Chueh-hsin does.
(c) That will carry out Chueh-hsin's thwarted dreams.
(d) That he will refuse to follow traditions.

3. At what point in the first three chapters does the reader find out the brothers are from the gentry?
(a) When Chueh-hui first speaks to Ming-Feng.
(b) When the boys names and ages are being shared.
(c) When the boys are walking home.
(d) During dinner.

4. What word does not describe the Cheuh family?
(a) Prosperous.
(b) Non-traditional.
(c) Well-known.
(d) Aristocratic.

5. How old is Chueh-hsin when he finds out his father has arranged his marriage?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Nineteen.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Ming-Feng when she was sent to be a servant?

3. Why does Chin think she will not be able to go to the boys' school?

4. Why does Ming-Feng get in trouble with the women?

5. What does Chueh-min run inside to do before heading off to dinner?

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