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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 the responsibility of his family fall onto Chueh-hsin's shoulders soon after his marriage?
(a) He is clearly going to be rich.
(b) Because he is the smartest son.
(c) His father dies.
(d) Because he is now a man.

2. How long has Ming-Feng been a servant?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Twenty-four months.

3. Who are the students petitioning in reaction to their play being ruined?
(a) The local monk.
(b) The police.
(c) The Governor.
(d) Master Kao.

4. What item does Mrs. Chang want Chueh-hsin to purchase for her?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Lanterns.
(c) Silk fabric.
(d) Meat for dinner.

5. What role does Chueh-hsin play in the fireworks display?
(a) He provides live music.
(b) He sings.
(c) He is a dancer.
(d) He sets off the fireworks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Chueh-hui frustrated with his brothers?

2. What decision does Chueh-hui make, despite the fact it may anger his grandfather?

3. Besides the boys' cousin, what other relatives are at dinner during the first three chapters of the story?

4. Why does Chin's mother not allow her to go to the boys' school?

5. What fear does Ming-Feng have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Yeh yeh lecture Chueh-hui about in Chapter 9?

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

3. What news does a classmate tell Chueh-hui as he is leaving his brother's office?

4. How does Chueh-hsin feel about his arranged marriage and his new wife?

5. What does Chueh-hui overhear Ming-fung and Wan-erh talking about?

6. What secret does Chin share with her cousins about Chueh-hsin and Mei?

7. How do the students respond when the governor does not keep his promise to meet their demands?

8. Please describe Chin and her mother's relationship.

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

10. What does Chueh-hsin feel has happened to all his dreams in Chapter 6?

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