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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is the one person who knows where Cheuh-min is hiding?
(a) Cheuh-hui.
(b) Hui-ju.
(c) Cheuh-hsin.
(d) Cheuh-hsin's wife.

4. Who tells Ming-Feng that she is to become Master Feng's concubine?
(a) Cheuh-hsin.
(b) Madame Chou.
(c) Master Kao.
(d) Mrs. Chang.

5. How do Cheuh-hui and Cheuh-min feel about the many lewd entertainments at the birthday celebration?
(a) They don't really care either way.
(b) They enjoy them.
(c) They think they are funny.
(d) They are disgusted by them.

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

7. Where is Master Kao during all the fighting?
(a) Visiting relatives.
(b) At Mrs. Chang's.
(c) At the Kao compound.
(d) Fighting for the general.

8. How does Cheuh-min's running make Cheuh-hsin feel?
(a) Proud.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Stressed.

9. What is Ming-feng's ultimate reaction to being given as a concubine?
(a) She becomes a servant in someone else's household instead.
(b) She commits suicide.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She elopes with another man.

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

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

12. What does a writer from Peking try to convince Chinese youths to do?
(a) Refuse to fall in love.
(b) Raise up in arms against the governor.
(c) Get an education.
(d) Stop honoring the gods.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is one thing that the family does to try and cure Master Kao from his illness?

3. When Ming-feng goes to Cheuh-hui for help, how does he respond?

4. When Cheuh-hui hears that Jui-cheuh has been moved what does he tell his older brother?

5. Who is the first person Cheuh-hui goes to see after he visits his ill grandfather?

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