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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Cheuh-hsin give for not wanting his wife to go to pay Mei her respect?
(a) There will be too many people there.
(b) The journey is too difficult.
(c) Mei would not want her there.
(d) She is pregnant and it would not be good.

2. What does Cheuh-hui say to Mei's body as he leaves from paying his respect?
(a) You were too good a woman.
(b) Life has not been fair to you.
(c) My brother has always loved you.
(d) You didn't die; you've been murdered.

3. Who is the first person Cheuh-hui goes to see after he visits his ill grandfather?
(a) Madame Chou.
(b) Cheuh-min.
(c) Chin.
(d) Cheuh-hsin.

4. What punishment does Master Kao make Ke-ting do in front of everyone?
(a) Cut off his beard.
(b) Hit himself.
(c) Cut off his hair.
(d) Curse himself.

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

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

7. How does Master Kao respond to Cheuh-hsin's request to call off his youngest brother's arranged marriage?
(a) He is furious.
(b) He is sad.
(c) He is silent and resigned.
(d) He is understanding.

8. When does Cheuh-hui learn of Ming-feng's death?
(a) Late the day after it happens.
(b) The same day it occurs.
(c) The morning after it happens.
(d) Two days after it happens.

9. 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) The ideas of the revolution.
(b) His love for Chin.
(c) Family obligations.
(d) School work.

10. Who does Cheuh-min stay with when he runs away to avoid his arranged marriage?
(a) A school friend.
(b) Mrs. Chang.
(c) A friend from the magazine.
(d) Mei.

11. What is the name of Cheuh-hui's new magazine in Chapter 27?
(a) Liberty for all.
(b) For the Masses.
(c) Down with the aristocracy.
(d) Equality.

12. 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) Upset and frustrated with her husband.
(c) Happy because she needs to rest.
(d) Sad but comforted that she will see them soon.

13. What items has Ke-ting been stealing from his wife?
(a) Jewelery.
(b) Paper money.
(c) Gold coins.
(d) Silks.

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

15. Why do two policemen come to Cheuh-hui's magazine office?
(a) To pick up a copy of the publication.
(b) To ask them to shut down the magazine.
(c) To arrest Hui-ju.
(d) To write Cheuh-hui a ticket.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long will Jui-cheuh have to live outside the city?

2. Why do they not let Cheuh-hsin into the room when Jui-cheuh is giving birth?

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

4. What is Ming-feng's ultimate reaction to being given as a concubine?

5. Why is Chin so upset in Chapter 22?

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