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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 do not approve of his love for Ming-Feng.
(b) They are not concerned with his concerns.
(c) They are living contradictory lives.
(d) They agree that he should not be so liberal.

2. What is Chueh-hsin's hope for his son?
(a) That he will love his wife as Chueh-hsin does.
(b) That he will refuse to follow traditions.
(c) That he will enter the army.
(d) That will carry out Chueh-hsin's thwarted dreams.

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

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

5. How old was Ming-Feng when she was sent to be a servant?
(a) Seven years old.
(b) Nine years old.
(c) Eight years old.
(d) Six years old.

6. How long has Mama Huang been with the Kao family?
(a) Fourteen years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Twenty years.

7. Why has been Cheuh-hsin been drinking so much in Chapter 14?
(a) Because it is part of his job.
(b) Because it is the holidays.
(c) Because he is so happy.
(d) Because he is miserable.

8. What decision does Chueh-hui make, despite the fact it may anger his grandfather?
(a) He decides to leave the city and set out on his own.
(b) He decides to write his own liberal magazine.
(c) He decides to no longer stay at home.
(d) He decides to advocate revolutionary thinking.

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

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

11. Why does Ming-Feng get in trouble with the women?
(a) Because she has spilt tea on an honored guest.
(b) Because she has been detained by Chueh-hui.
(c) Because she is daydreaming instead of listening to them.
(d) Because she is not smiling as she should.

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

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

14. Who ruined the student play in Chapter 7?
(a) Beggers trying to get money.
(b) Rowdy children from another school.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Chueh-hui.

15. Who are the students petitioning in reaction to their play being ruined?
(a) The local monk.
(b) The Governor.
(c) Master Kao.
(d) The police.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second line to this proverb: "benevolent rulers, happy family..."?

2. What word does not describe the Cheuh family?

3. Who is Mei?

4. Who tutors some of Chin's relatives?

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

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