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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 139 - 184, Heartsick Beasts - Prime Beasts).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the seller of the heartsick beast refund the cousin in Part IV?
(a) Her beast is mean.
(b) He knows the narrator is a friend of Zhong Liang's, and Zhong LIang is from a powerful family.
(c) Her beast was faulty.
(d) Her beast is not the one she ordered.

2. How many pieces are dead flourishing beasts divided into?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 18.
(d) 8.

3. Who is the film star Zhong Liang seems to be looking for?
(a) Hai Nao.
(b) Jiang Ten.
(c) Helen.
(d) Lin Bao.

4. Who does the narrator think might be her father in Part IV?
(a) Zhong Ren.
(b) Cai Cao.
(c) A prime beast.
(d) Zhong Liang.

5. How does the narrator refer to herself in front of Zhong Liang?
(a) As his mentor.
(b) As his sister.
(c) As his elder.
(d) As his friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the impasse beasts originally come from?

2. Who transcribes the narrator's story for her about the prime beasts in Part IV?

3. Who is the narrator very close to, but also has a contentious relationship with?

4. What is a deterrent for buying heartsick beasts?

5. What happens to the heartsick beast the narrator watches for Lucia while Lucia is away?

(see the answer key)

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