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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 & 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the alleged, but inaccurate, reason given for Jia Rui becoming ill?
(a) His inability to have Xi-feng.
(b) His lack of respect for his parents.
(c) His many liaisons with prostitutes.
(d) An ancient curse.

2. Which is the only character who chooses not to rest and recuperate after Yuan-chun's visit?
(a) Bao-yu.
(b) Dai-yu.
(c) Bao-chai.
(d) Xi-feng.

3. What does Yu-cun let the family know about the murder case?
(a) That the matter of the murder has been cleared up.
(b) That they will need to come to court.
(c) That they will need to pay a large sum of money.
(d) That they are indicted until the case is closed.

4. What important event happens on the day of Jia Zheng's birthday?
(a) Yuan-chun is chosen as an Imperial Concubine.
(b) Xi-feng returns home.
(c) Bao-yu's study is finished.
(d) Qin Zhong falls ill.

5. What does Aroma realize about Bao-yu as she helps him redress after his nap?
(a) He has had a sexual dream.
(b) He has had a night sweat.
(c) He is shaking.
(d) He is ice cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bao-yu seek Dai-yu's company in Chapter 19?

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

3. What do Bao-yu and Xi-feng hear as they leave the Ning Mansion?

4. What is purchased for Yuan-chun's first visit to her garden?

5. What did Bao-yu not allow to be taken from him by his pages?

(see the answer key)

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