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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 furious.
(c) He is silent and resigned.
(d) He is sad.

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

3. What does Cheuh-hsin tell Mei when he sees her in the garden?
(a) He feels she is being cruel toward him.
(b) He is glad she is so happy.
(c) He wishes she never returned to the city.
(d) He needs her to stay with him forever.

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

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

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

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

8. How many children does Mrs. Wang have?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

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

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

11. What does Master Kao tell Cheuh-min right before his death?
(a) That he is to have no inheritance.
(b) That he still must go through with the arranged marriage.
(c) That he does not have to marry the Feng girl.
(d) That he has disgraced the family.

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

13. What is the state of the house Jui-cheuh must live in outside the city?
(a) Small but cozy.
(b) Damp with a dirt floor.
(c) Grand and well stocked.
(d) Warm and comfortable.

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

15. Who has the governor ordered a campaign against in Chapter 19?
(a) The Red Army.
(b) Lieutenant Chou.
(c) The students.
(d) General Chang.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seems to be the most distraught by the military fighting that is happening?

2. Why is Chien-erh burning money for Wan-erh?

3. What items has Ke-ting been stealing from his wife?

4. What is the name of Cheuh-hui's new magazine in Chapter 27?

5. Why has Uncle Ke-ting been stealing from his wife?

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