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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do they not let Cheuh-hsin into the room when Jui-cheuh is giving birth?
(a) Because they fear that Cheuh-hsin may not be able to handle it.
(b) Because it would make Venerable Master Kao susceptible to the curse.
(c) Because it is against tradition for men to be in the birthing room.
(d) Because the room is not big enough.

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

4. What is the name of the magazine that Cheuh-hui and some of his friends start to publish?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Dusk.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Hope.

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

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

7. How does Jui-cheuh feel about being made to live outside the city in her state?
(a) She is hurt by it.
(b) She thinks it an adventure.
(c) She is angry and refuses.
(d) She is happy.

8. How long will Jui-cheuh have to live outside the city?
(a) A month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One year.
(d) Two months.

9. What curse are the Kao women afraid of?
(a) Curse of the seven sisters.
(b) Curse of the undead.
(c) Curse of the blood-glow.
(d) Curse of the black night.

10. What does Chin give to Cheuh-hui to take to Cheuh-min?
(a) A photo of her.
(b) A lock of hair.
(c) A fan.
(d) A letter.

11. What is the name of the literary character the Chin is trying to be like?
(a) Nora.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Naomi.
(d) Nicole.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cheuh-hui say to Mei's body as he leaves from paying his respect?

2. What does a writer from Peking try to convince Chinese youths to do?

3. Who sees wounded soldiers being carried into the city?

4. How is Cheuh-min's mindset in Chapter 31?

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

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