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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. In Chapter 20, what kills Esen's favorite horse?

2. Where does Zhu have wounds in Chapter 19 in addition to her hand?

3. By the New Year in 1356, how many months has Zhu spent recovering?

4. In Chapter 18 when Ouyang watches General Zhang with his lover, what color flames does the general produce on his palm?

5. How many servants have to carry a great cloaked box alongside Altan in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what happens when Zhu gives some of the wedding feast to the ghosts?

2. How is the Great Khan's hunting camp described in Chapter 12?

3. What bargain does Zhu make with Ouyang in Chapter 21?

4. What does the Great Khan look like?

5. How does Yuchun train?

6. How does Wang say that he helped Ouyang?

7. What pledge does Ma make at the end of Chapter 23?

8. In Chapter 18, what does Esen say when Ouyang returns from defeat at Bianling?

9. What type of competitions take place during the Spring Hunt?

10. Who is the Third Prince and why will he probably not suceed his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the monks violate the five precepts they are to live by. How do the Abbot, Zhu, and Xu Da violate one or more of the precepts? How do they reconcile the violation of the precepts with their conscience?

Essay Topic 2

Zhu and Ouyang both believe they know how their lives will play out. How do Zhu and Ouyang believe that their lives will play out? What does fate have to do with the futures they envision?

Essay Topic 3

Zhu is determined to avoid nothingness. What is nothingness? Why is Zhu so determined to avoid nothingness?

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