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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the second line to this proverb: "benevolent rulers, happy family..."?
(a) Happy family, happy home.
(b) Long life, good harvests.
(c) Weak rulers, bad children.
(d) Many years, many grandchildren.

2. What is Master Kao's friend Feng looking for?
(a) A tutor for his children.
(b) A new sedan driver.
(c) A new maid.
(d) A concubine.

3. What is the weather like in the opening setting of the story?
(a) It is snowing.
(b) It is raining.
(c) It is sunny.
(d) It is springtime.

4. What part of the story does Jui-Cheuh's death seem to be?
(a) Climax.
(b) Rising action.
(c) Falling action.
(d) Resolution.

5. Why is it that Cheuh-hsin cannot go outside to visit his wife for a few days?
(a) Because he does not like having to travel outside the city.
(b) Because he has to supervise the building of Kao's gravesite.
(c) Because the women think he may be in danger.
(d) Because he is needed at the magazine office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the literary character the Chin is trying to be like?

2. From what family is Chueh-hsin's wife?

3. Who helps with making the fireworks?

4. Upon hearing of the looting in the city, what orders does Cheuh-hsin give to his younger brothers?

5. Why does Jui-cheuh have to go live outside the city gates until her child is born?

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