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

3. What campaign do the students launch?
(a) Save the arts.
(b) Preserve respect for students.
(c) Safety for all.
(d) Keep Chengtu safe.

4. How has Chueh-hui been feeling during the New Years holiday?
(a) Bored.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Celebratory.

5. At what point in the first three chapters does the reader find out the brothers are from the gentry?
(a) During dinner.
(b) When the boys names and ages are being shared.
(c) When Chueh-hui first speaks to Ming-Feng.
(d) When the boys are walking home.

6. How old is Chueh-min?
(a) Seventeen years old.
(b) Sixteen years old.
(c) Nineteen years old.
(d) Eighteen years old.

7. What is the name of the author of the book that Chueh-hui is reading in Chapter 12?
(a) Turgenev.
(b) Kant.
(c) Dostoevsky.
(d) Chekhov.

8. Which of the following words does not describe Chin?
(a) Shy.
(b) Strong.
(c) Ambitious.
(d) Attractive.

9. Why does Chin think she will not be able to go to the boys' school?
(a) Because she is a girl, and girls are not allowed at the school.
(b) Because she is not smart enough.
(c) Because her family will never let her.
(d) Because she does not have enough money.

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

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

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

13. From what family is Chueh-hsin's wife?
(a) The Wong family.
(b) The Cheung family.
(c) The Fa family.
(d) The Li family.

14. Chueh-hui wonders if who can marry Ming-Feng?
(a) Ke-ting.
(b) Chueh-min.
(c) Cheuh-hsin.
(d) Himself.

15. What do Chin and Cheuh-min think of the boys shooting fireworks at the dancers?
(a) They think it is funny.
(b) They think that it was necessary.
(c) They do not see anything wrong with it.
(d) They think it is mean.