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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Chueh-hui frustrated with his brothers?
(a) They agree that he should not be so liberal.
(b) They are living contradictory lives.
(c) They are not concerned with his concerns.
(d) They do not approve of his love for Ming-Feng.

2. What position does Wan-erh hold in the Kao household?
(a) She is a servant.
(b) She is a cousin.
(c) She is a concubine.
(d) She is a sister-in-law.

3. Why is Cheuh-hsin hiding behind a shelter at the other end of the Kao compound?
(a) He is hiding from his responsibilities.
(b) He is playing hide and seek with his son.
(c) He is thinking.
(d) He is not feeling well and did not want to worry them.

4. What was it that kept Chueh-hsin and Mei from marrying?
(a) A lack of tradition in Mei's family.
(b) A fight between their mothers.
(c) Money.
(d) Status.

5. At the beginning of the book, why does Cheuh-hui stay to talk to the servant girl?
(a) He wants her to do his homework.
(b) He needs her to go get something for him.
(c) He wants her to tell his parents he is ill.
(d) He thinks that she is beautiful.

6. How does most of the Kao family treat servants and those of a lower class?
(a) Without respect.
(b) Kindly.
(c) They do not associate with such people.
(d) With respect.

7. What is Wan-erh afraid of?
(a) Becoming a begger on the streets.
(b) That she will end up like Ming-Feng.
(c) Becoming a concubine.
(d) That Madame Chou does not like her.

8. In Chapter 16, what does Cheuh-hui do that makes Ming-feng feel safe?
(a) He stands outside her room.
(b) He holds her hand.
(c) He sings her a song.
(d) He writes her a love poem.

9. How does Ming-Feng respond when Chueh-hui says he wants to protect her?
(a) She says that they cannot love each other.
(b) She says that she needs to leave.
(c) She tells him to stay away from her.
(d) She says she thinks about him a lot.

10. What word best describes Chin's relationship with her mother?
(a) Amiable.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Distant.
(d) Angry.

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

12. Where are the brothers walking home from at the opening of the book?
(a) From school.
(b) From the temple.
(c) From the market place.
(d) From a friend's house.

13. Who seems to become nervous and quiet around Chin?
(a) Chien-yun.
(b) Chueh-hui.
(c) Cheuh-hsin.
(d) Cheuh-min.

14. What item does Mrs. Chang want Chueh-hsin to purchase for her?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Lanterns.
(c) Silk fabric.
(d) Meat for dinner.

15. What exam does Chueh-min help Chin study for?
(a) Her etiquette exam.
(b) Her English entrance exam.
(c) Her science final.
(d) Her math exam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday takes place in Chapter 11?

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

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

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

5. Which word does not adequately describe Chueh-hsin?

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