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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 37-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Chueh-hsin feel about having an arranged marriage?
(a) He is pleased and marries.
(b) He is angry and runs away.
(c) He is indifferent and follows orders.
(d) He is devastated and refuses.

2. Who walks off with Mei after her confrontation with Chueh-hui in the garden?
(a) Chueh-min.
(b) Yeh yeh.
(c) Jui-chueh.
(d) Chin.

3. 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 not smart enough.
(c) Because she is a girl, and girls are not allowed at the school.
(d) Because she does not have enough money.

4. What last minute advice does Cheuh-hsin give to his brother at the end of the book?
(a) Change his name.
(b) Dress warmly.
(c) Stay away from women.
(d) Say his prayers.

5. When does Cheuh-hui learn of Ming-feng's death?
(a) Two days after it happens.
(b) The same day it occurs.
(c) Late the day after it happens.
(d) The morning after it happens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Chin so upset in Chapter 22?

2. Why do two policemen come to Cheuh-hui's magazine office?

3. What is Jui-cheuh trying to do by inviting Chueh-hui to play chess with her?

4. At what point in the first three chapters does the reader find out the brothers are from the gentry?

5. What decision does Chueh-hui make, despite the fact it may anger his grandfather?

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