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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Uncle Ke-ting been stealing from his wife?
(a) To pay off gambling debt.
(b) To keep a concubine in the city.
(c) To cover his drinking costs.
(d) To try and leave her.

2. Which family member stumbles upon Mei and Cheuh-hsin in the garden?
(a) Madam Chang.
(b) Shu-hua.
(c) Chueh-min.
(d) Uncle Ke-ting.

3. Who seems to be the most distraught by the military fighting that is happening?
(a) Madam Chang.
(b) Mei.
(c) Chin.
(d) Jui-chueh.

4. Who walks off with Mei after her confrontation with Chueh-hui in the garden?
(a) Chueh-min.
(b) Jui-chueh.
(c) Yeh yeh.
(d) Chin.

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

6. Which phrase best describes Mei's funeral?
(a) A big production.
(b) Small but emotional.
(c) Small and pointless.
(d) Large and grand.

7. What does Chin tell Cheuh-hui she is determined about?
(a) Not being told what to do by anyone.
(b) Being an independent woman.
(c) Not ending up like Mei.
(d) Marrying someone that she loves.

8. 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 of the fighting inside the city.
(c) Because she is in danger.
(d) Because it is tradition.

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

10. 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) Sad but comforted that she will see them soon.
(d) Upset and frustrated with her husband.

11. How does Cheuh-hui feel about himself in Chapter 26?
(a) He is confident in himself.
(b) He is proud of himself.
(c) He feels sorry for himself.
(d) He hates himself.

12. In Chapter 23, who sees one of Cheuh-hui's articles?
(a) Chin.
(b) Uncle Ke-ming.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) Mrs. Chang.

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

14. What does Cheuh-hui hear when he arrives to the compound after school in Chapter 25?
(a) Silence.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Singing.
(d) Weeping.

15. Who tells Cheuh-hui of Ming-feng's death?
(a) Chien-yun.
(b) Chin.
(c) Wan-erh.
(d) Cheuh-min.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chin give to Cheuh-hui to take to Cheuh-min?

2. How old is the Venerable Master Kao going to be in Chapter 28?

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

4. Upon hearing of the looting in the city, what orders does Cheuh-hsin give to his younger brothers?

5. What curse are the Kao women afraid of?

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