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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 does Chin tell Cheuh-hui she is determined about?
(a) Not being told what to do by anyone.
(b) Being an independent woman.
(c) Not ending up like Mei.
(d) Marrying someone that she loves.

2. What is the name of the literary character the Chin is trying to be like?
(a) Nora.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Nicole.

3. How does Jui-cheuh feel about being made to live outside the city in her state?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She thinks it an adventure.
(c) She is angry and refuses.
(d) She is hurt by it.

4. What word does Cheuh-hui use to describe his older brother in Chapter 26?
(a) Strong.
(b) Responsible.
(c) Sensitive.
(d) Spineless.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How does Cheuh-hui feel about himself in Chapter 26?

3. How old is the Venerable Master Kao going to be in Chapter 28?

4. What advice does Cheuh-hsin give to his youngest brother about his arranged marriage?

5. Who does Cheuh-min stay with when he runs away to avoid his arranged marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Master Kao respond to Ke-ting's misdeeds?

2. Why is Chien-erh burning paper money?

3. What role does Cheuh-hui play in Cheuh-min's hiding?

4. What is Cheuh-min's response to his arranged marriage?

5. What is the general response to the death of Master Kao?

6. Because of their fear of the curse, what to the women pressure Cheuh-hsin to do and how does his wife feel about this?

7. What happens during Jui-cheuh's childbirth?

8. Describe the boat ride the cousins are on in Chapter 19.

9. Why is Chin so upset in Chapter 22?

10. What happens when news of the looting comes to the Kao compound?

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