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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the responsibility of his family fall onto Chueh-hsin's shoulders soon after his marriage?
(a) Because he is now a man.
(b) His father dies.
(c) He is clearly going to be rich.
(d) Because he is the smartest son.

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

4. How long has Ming-Feng been a servant?
(a) Six months.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Twelve years.
(d) Twenty-four months.

5. What is Cheuh-hsin's grandfather's name?
(a) Yeh yeh.
(b) Fai fai.
(c) Jun jun
(d) Shen shen.

6. What does Chueh-hui do with the book his grandfather gives him?
(a) He tears it up.
(b) He gives it to Chueh-hsin.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He reads it.

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

8. In Chapter 11, what does Jui-cheuh say she is embroidering for her husband?
(a) A picture for their home.
(b) A pillow with her family's name on it.
(c) A quilt.
(d) A runner for their canopy bed.

9. Who does Chueh-min confess he is in love with in Chapter 10?
(a) Chin.
(b) Mrs. Chang.
(c) Mei.
(d) Lei.

10. When does Chin mention her attending the boys' school to her mother?
(a) While riding home from dinner.
(b) While cleaning the kitchen.
(c) While walking to the nearby temple.
(d) While helping her mother get ready for bed.

11. In Chapter 14, where does Cheuh-hsin tell his brothers he has seen Mei?
(a) At a department store.
(b) At a silk shop.
(c) In the city square.
(d) At a restaurant.

12. How does Chueh-hui feel about his act of giving money to a begger?
(a) Proud.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Hypocritical.
(d) Generous.

13. Why does Chueh-hsin love plum blossoms so much?
(a) Because his mother used to pick them for him.
(b) Because Mei's name means "plum blossom."
(c) Because of their scent.
(d) Because they remind him of the spring.

14. What part of Ming-Feng does Chueh-hui compare with Chin?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her intelligence.
(c) Her independence.
(d) Her sense of style.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What comfort does Chueh-hsin find in his wife?

2. According to Chapter 15, when was the last time the boys saw their cousin Mei?

3. Who ruined the student play in Chapter 7?

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

5. The boys walk home from school instead of riding in what?

(see the answer keys)

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