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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. What type of shop is Cheuh-hsin's office next to?
(a) A fabric shop.
(b) A general store.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) A butcher shop.

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

3. How does Cheuh-hui feel about the boys shooting fireworks at the dancers?
(a) He thinks that it is nice of them.
(b) He thinks it is funny.
(c) He thinks it is disgusting.
(d) He really does not care.

4. In Chapter 11, how does Chueh-hui vent his frustrations?
(a) Practicing marital arts.
(b) Writing songs.
(c) Writing in a journal.
(d) Studying.

5. 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) His father dies.
(c) Because he is now a man.
(d) Because he is the smartest son.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are family members seated at the New Year's Eve feast?

2. What comfort does Chueh-hsin find in his wife?

3. At the beginning of the book, why does Cheuh-hui stay to talk to the servant girl?

4. When does Chin mention her attending the boys' school to her mother?

5. What days does Chueh-hsin get off from work?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Chueh-hui vent his frustrations while under his house arrest?

5. Why does Chueh-hui feel critical about his brothers in Chapter 12?

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

7. How does Cheuh-hui try to spend time with Ming-feng in Chapter 3?

8. How does Chueh-hui think of Ming-feng in Chapter 3?

9. Why is Cheuh-hsin hiding on New Year's Day?

10. How does Chueh-hui spend his house arrest?

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