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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who by law stands to gain the inheritance lawfully in the Woman P'eng story?
(a) Mother.
(b) Sister.
(c) Father.
(d) Son.

2. What scheme does the husband's relatives have to inherit the widow's property in Woman P'eng?
(a) Kidnap the son.
(b) Kill the widow.
(c) Kill the son.
(d) Kidnap the widow.

3. Where does Jen dump the body after he hears the village watchmen?
(a) Swing.
(b) Snow.
(c) Kao's house.
(d) Huang's house.

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

5. When could a Chinese husband kill a wife according to the law?
(a) If he became a concubine.
(b) If he caught his wife having sex.
(c) If he was angry.
(d) If he found himself another partner.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of Woman P'eng, what is the name of the young son?

2. Who took over China in 1644?

3. What is another name for forced labor in Huang's story?

4. What subject is some of the widows knowledgeable about?

5. When Ts'ui-hsien's husband goes to jail, what happens to him?

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