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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 & 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Xi-feng's leadership bring to the Ning house?
(a) Disharmony and distrust.
(b) A tyrannical atmosphere of constant fear.
(c) Order and peace.
(d) A slack and uncaring attitude among the servants.

2. Who does Bao-yu take an opportunity to go and visit at the start of Chapter 8?
(a) Precious.
(b) Dai-yu.
(c) Bao-chai.
(d) Qin Zhong.

3. What does Bao-yu drink while visiting Bao-chai?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Wine.
(d) Beer.

4. What does Aunt Xue give to Zhou Rai's wife?
(a) A box of artificial flowers.
(b) A box of decorations for her house.
(c) A box of real flowers.
(d) A box filled with money.

5. Where does Bao-yu beg to go with Xi-feng in Chapter 7?
(a) The Temple of the Iron Threshold.
(b) The Imperial Palace.
(c) The Ning Mansion.
(d) To visit Bao-chai.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Bao-yu spend his evening after being scolded by Aroma for defending her?

2. Who insists on being allowed to visit Qin-shi's body after her death?

3. Why does Bao-yu make a scene upon returning home from his visit with Bao-chai?

4. Which is the only character who chooses not to rest and recuperate after Yuan-chun's visit?

5. What important event is the Prince of Bei-jing present for?

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