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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what family is Chueh-hsin's wife?

3. Who ruined the student play in Chapter 7?

4. In Chapter 16, what does Cheuh-hui do that makes Ming-feng feel safe?

5. What item does Mrs. Chang want Chueh-hsin to purchase for her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is the occurrence with Chueh-hui and the begger boy?

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

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

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

10. Please describe Chin.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please compare and contrast the romantic relationship of Chueh-hsin and Mei with that of Chueh-min and Chin. What outside influences have affected both relationships and how do the participants in each relationship fare because of these influences?

Essay Topic 2

How was foreshadowing used in this story? Do you think that the use of foreshadowing was helpful to you as a reader? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Social classes and ranking are mentioned throughout the story. Please explain what role social class played in the lives of each of the three brothers and the role it played in the entirety of the story.

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