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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 it would make Venerable Master Kao susceptible to the curse.
(c) Because they fear that Cheuh-hsin may not be able to handle it.
(d) Because the room is not big enough.

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

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

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

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

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

9. Upon hearing of the looting in the city, what orders does Cheuh-hsin give to his younger brothers?
(a) To hide with the women in the lake house.
(b) To fortify the compounds gates.
(c) To stand guard over the compound at night.
(d) To sneak out and purchase more food.

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

11. How has Mei's disposition changed in Chapter 20 since the brothers have last seen her?
(a) It has not changed, she is still melancholy.
(b) She is much happier now.
(c) She is very angry now.
(d) She is enjoying her life now.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does everyone seem to be thinking about as they hear the fighting outside the Kao compound?

2. Who is the one person who knows where Cheuh-min is hiding?

3. How does Cheuh-hui get the others to turn the boat around and head back home?

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

5. What is the subject of discussion for Chin and Shu-chen while they are taking a boat ride?

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