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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Mei returned to Chengtu?
(a) She missed home.
(b) Her husband got a new job.
(c) Her mother is ill.
(d) Her husband has died.

2. What fear does Ming-Feng have?
(a) That she will not have children.
(b) She will not have servants of her own someday.
(c) That she will die young.
(d) She will never have a home of her own.

3. What type of shop is Cheuh-hsin's office next to?
(a) A bookstore.
(b) A fabric shop.
(c) A general store.
(d) A butcher shop.

4. Why does Ming-Feng get in trouble with the women?
(a) Because she is daydreaming instead of listening to them.
(b) Because she has been detained by Chueh-hui.
(c) Because she has spilt tea on an honored guest.
(d) Because she is not smiling as she should.

5. Who promises to keep an eye on Cheuh-hui to make sure he does not leave the house for a few days?
(a) Mrs. Chang.
(b) Cheuh-hsin.
(c) Chin.
(d) Master Kao.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the boys hurrying home to dinner at the beginning of the book?

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

3. Who sent Ming-Feng off to be a servant?

4. Why does Chin's mother not allow her to go to the boys' school?

5. How old is Ming-Feng?

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