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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Difficult Path.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Difficult Path," why does the Li family travel to the Infinite Stream temple?
(a) To convince the abbot to serve as matchmaker for Fudong.
(b) To pray for a wife for their son Fudong.
(c) To sell the narrator to the monks there.
(d) Because it is near the ocean and they will be taking a sea journey.

2. In "How to Transform," what advice does Dante give the narrator?
(a) Try to become a coach as soon as possible so he can be in charge.
(b) Take a long shot as soon as he steps on the court to show how well he can shoot.
(c) Play harder on defense than on offense.
(d) Find the "baddest dude" in the gym and challenge him (19).

3. In "How to Transform," the first time the narrator plays well, what happens?
(a) Dante gives him a nod.
(b) His father suddenly shows up.
(c) Dante takes his spot back.
(d) Big Walter calls a foul.

4. In "How to Transform," who shows up at one of the narrator's first high school games?
(a) Dante.
(b) Dollar Bill.
(c) Mr. Howe.
(d) Slim.

5. In "How to Transform," who takes the narrator to his father's factory to prove who he is?
(a) Dante.
(b) A cop.
(c) Slim.
(d) One of the factory's secretaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Difficult Path," what terrifies Shuwan?

2. In "The Difficult Path," how does the narrator come to live with the Li family?

3. In "The Difficult Path," what is the name of the most fearsome pirates?

4. In "A Difficult Path," who is waiting for the Li family when they arrive at the temple?

5. In "How to Transform," what does the narrator do each day before the gym opens?

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