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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Mrs. Chang, Chin, and Mei come to the Kao compound the day after the fighting starts?
(a) Because Master Kao has invited them.
(b) Because the military has taken over their home.
(c) Because their house is too close to the fighting.
(d) Because they feel safer with the men.

2. What does Cheuh-min say he has been so wrapped up in that he has not had time to talk with Cheuh-hui about his feelings?
(a) School work.
(b) The ideas of the revolution.
(c) His love for Chin.
(d) Family obligations.

3. How old is the Venerable Master Kao going to be in Chapter 28?
(a) Sixty-seven.
(b) Sixty-six.
(c) Seventy-two.
(d) Seventy-four.

4. How does Cheuh-hui respond when he hears that Wan-erh is going to the Fengs as a concubine?
(a) Excited.
(b) Disheartend.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sorry for her.

5. What advice does Cheuh-hsin give to his youngest brother about his arranged marriage?
(a) To refuse.
(b) To just accept it.
(c) To run away.
(d) To be positive and he will eventually fall in love.

6. How does Jui-cheuh feel when her husband and son leave her home in chapter 36?
(a) As though she will never see them again.
(b) Happy because she needs to rest.
(c) Upset and frustrated with her husband.
(d) Sad but comforted that she will see them soon.

7. Why does Jui-cheuh have to go live outside the city gates until her child is born?
(a) Because the fears of the Kao women.
(b) Because it is tradition.
(c) Because she is in danger.
(d) Because of the fighting inside the city.

8. What do the women think will happen to Master Kao's corpse if Jui-cheuh has her baby in their home?
(a) Her blood will attack his body.
(b) The child she bears will be cursed.
(c) The baby will be born a girl.
(d) Jui-cheuh will be struck with illness.

9. What is one thing that the family does to try and cure Master Kao from his illness?
(a) Put leeches on his feet.
(b) Hire someone to purge the compound of devils.
(c) Only let him drink tea and eat herbal concoctions.
(d) Bleed him.

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

11. Why is Chien-erh burning money for Wan-erh?
(a) In order to curse Wan-erh.
(b) Because Wan-erh has died.
(c) In hopes that the gods will free Wan-erh.
(d) Because Wan-erh's life is worse than death.

12. Who is Cheuh-min to be married to?
(a) Fu's neice.
(b) Feng's daughter.
(c) Chou's grand-daughter.
(d) Zheng's daughter.

13. What does everyone seem to be thinking about as they hear the fighting outside the Kao compound?
(a) They think about how to escape the city without notice.
(b) They think about the governor.
(c) They think about how much they love each other.
(d) They think about dying.

14. Who beings arguing over the property soon after Master Kao passes?
(a) The uncles.
(b) The three brothers.
(c) Madame Chou.
(d) Mrs. Chang.

15. Upon hearing of the looting in the city, what orders does Cheuh-hsin give to his younger brothers?
(a) To hide with the women in the lake house.
(b) To stand guard over the compound at night.
(c) To fortify the compounds gates.
(d) To sneak out and purchase more food.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Cheuh-hui and Cheuh-min feel about the many lewd entertainments at the birthday celebration?

2. What happens during the birth of Jui-cheuh's second child?

3. What are the remaining people at the Kao compound fearful of as the fighting ceases?

4. What does Cheuh-hsin tell Mei when he sees her in the garden?

5. How has Mei's disposition changed in Chapter 20 since the brothers have last seen her?

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