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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Which of the following does not occur at Master Kao's birthday celebration?
(a) Feasts.
(b) Operas.
(c) Silent retreats.
(d) Parties.

7. Why is Cheuh-hui sick of the aristocratic life?
(a) He hates being rich.
(b) He is tired of being better than others.
(c) He is tired of not being able to pursue the revolution.
(d) He hates the restraints that it brings.

8. How old is the Venerable Master Kao going to be in Chapter 28?
(a) Seventy-four.
(b) Sixty-six.
(c) Sixty-seven.
(d) Seventy-two.

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

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

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

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

13. What does Cheuh-min say he has been so wrapped up in that he has not had time to talk with Cheuh-hui about his feelings?
(a) School work.
(b) Family obligations.
(c) His love for Chin.
(d) The ideas of the revolution.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which family member stumbles upon Mei and Cheuh-hsin in the garden?

2. What is the name of the literary character the Chin is trying to be like?

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

4. How does Master Kao respond to Cheuh-hsin's request to call off his youngest brother's arranged marriage?

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

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