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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cheuh-hsin feel bad about thinking of Mei so much since he has last seen her?
(a) Because he really does not like Mei.
(b) Because he thinks this would displease his father.
(c) Because he loves his wife and son so much.
(d) Because he knows she does not love him.

2. What is Chueh-hsin's hope for his son?
(a) That will carry out Chueh-hsin's thwarted dreams.
(b) That he will love his wife as Chueh-hsin does.
(c) That he will refuse to follow traditions.
(d) That he will enter the army.

3. The boys walk home from school instead of riding in what?
(a) A buggy.
(b) A carriage.
(c) A gig.
(d) A sedan chair.

4. Who helps with making the fireworks?
(a) Ming-feng and the other servants.
(b) The sedan drivers.
(c) Master Kao.
(d) Yeh yeh.

5. Who promises to keep an eye on Cheuh-hui to make sure he does not leave the house for a few days?
(a) Master Kao.
(b) Chin.
(c) Mrs. Chang.
(d) Cheuh-hsin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the students petitioning in reaction to their play being ruined?

2. How long has Mama Huang been with the Kao family?

3. What part of Ming-Feng does Chueh-hui compare with Chin?

4. Why has been Cheuh-hsin been drinking so much in Chapter 14?

5. How old is Chueh-min?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chueh-hsin share with his brothers about the night their father died?

2. How is Mama Huang described?

3. Please describe Chin.

4. How does Mrs. Chang feel about Chin wanting to go to a boys' school?

5. What is a common theme seen in Chapters 4 through 6?

6. How does Uncle Ke-ting prepare for the fireworks show?

7. What news does Chin share about Mei in Chapter 7?

8. Why does Chueh-hui join students at the park after hearing what the soldiers have done?

9. What does Chin think about going to the boys school?

10. How is Mei when her cousins first see her in Chapter 15?

(see the answer keys)

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