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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 runs away.
(c) She elopes with another man.
(d) She commits suicide.

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

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

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

5. How does Jui-cheuh respond when she hears of Mei's death?
(a) She does not really care.
(b) She is silent and sad.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She cries and is upset.

6. 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.

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

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

9. What must be done to Master Kao's coffin to keep him safe from curses?
(a) It must be blessed by a temple priest.
(b) A layer of bricks and dirt must cover it.
(c) A gold medallion must be fastened to it.
(d) It must be set on fire.

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

11. When Cheuh-hui hears that Jui-cheuh has been moved what does he tell his older brother?
(a) That he is an idiot.
(b) To be brave and it will all be well.
(c) One girl has already died because of him.
(d) It was a good idea.

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

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

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

15. How is Cheuh-min's mindset in Chapter 31?
(a) Lonely but cheerful.
(b) Fearful and lonely.
(c) Patient and hopeful.
(d) Frustrated and annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides stealing, what else does Uncle Ke-ting confess to?

2. What word does Cheuh-hui use to describe his older brother in Chapter 26?

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

4. What do the women think will happen to Master Kao's corpse if Jui-cheuh has her baby in their home?

5. How does Cheuh-hui feel about himself in Chapter 26?

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