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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the second magic story, what does a man who falls asleep dream of?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Books.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Gifts.

2. In the first magic story by P'u Sung-ling from 1668, what event does a young boy attend?
(a) Musical.
(b) Parade.
(c) Dance show.
(d) Concert.

3. What are taxes used to maintain in Huang's story?
(a) Chin-Chon roads.
(b) Kaoling roads.
(c) Imperial roads.
(d) Manchu roads.

4. How far away do workers have to go for forced labor in Huang's story?
(a) 25 miles.
(b) 100 miles.
(c) 400 miles.
(d) 2000 miles.

5. In Huang's "Local History," who are pressed to remarry?
(a) Widows.
(b) Peddlers.
(c) Prostitutes.
(d) Thieves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is jealous of P'u Sung-ling's new wife?

2. What is NOT part of the loot when the city is ransacked?

3. When the lazy person returns and begs the widow, what role does he assume again?

4. What system is used to maintain public order, police functions, and militia defense to deal with attacks by bandits in Huang's story?

5. Who is dragged out of school and beaten to death in the Woman P'eng story?

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