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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT happen in the wake of Qin-shi's death?
(a) Bao-yu vomits blood.
(b) A maid kills herself.
(c) A maid offers to carry out the mourning responsibilities of a daughter.
(d) Xi-feng sees a demon.

2. Why does Bao-yu make a scene upon returning home from his visit with Bao-chai?
(a) Because Nannie Li drank something that was intended for him.
(b) Because he misses Bao-chai.
(c) Because Nannie Li has been cursing him behind his back.
(d) Because nobody welcomes him home.

3. Who seeks advice from Bao-yu about how to take care of the Ning household?
(a) Cousin Zhen.
(b) Qin-shi.
(c) Xi-feng.
(d) You-shi.

4. Which character from earlier in the book resurfaces working as a maid under the name Caltrop?
(a) Ying Lian.
(b) Vanitas.
(c) Disenchantment, the fairy.
(d) Calamity.

5. What is Jia Rong offered immediately after there is concern about his status?
(a) A spot as a courtier of the Imperial Court.
(b) A marriage proposal.
(c) A job in a bakery.
(d) A spot in the Corps of Officers of the Imperial Guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bao-yu take an opportunity to go and visit at the start of Chapter 8?

2. Who scolds Aroma for not getting up when she enters a room?

3. What is Dai-yu trying to do when Bao-yu comes to visit her in Chapter 19?

4. What are Aroma's overall plans for Bao-yu?

5. Who interrupts Bao-yu's visit with Bao-chai in Chapter 8?

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