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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 & 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Zhen Shi-yin live with?
(a) His son and wife.
(b) His daughter and her husband.
(c) His brother and mother.
(d) His wife and daughter.

2. Who does Dai-yu learn she will be living with even though it is not customary for girls to live with boys?
(a) Chen-li.
(b) Bao-yu.
(c) Shi-fen.
(d) Fen-cun.

3. During what affair is Dai-yu seated at a place of honor?
(a) Supper.
(b) The wedding.
(c) The liturgy.
(d) The blessing of the hall.

4. What does Yu-cun do to the usher as a result of feeling uncomfortable around him?
(a) Flees the city.
(b) Kills the usher's father.
(c) Has the usher arrested.
(d) Calls in a complaint to the police anonymously.

5. What does Leng Zi-xing explain in regards to turning out sons?
(a) They will soon be turning over their estate to the youngest male heir.
(b) They are very successful in turning out strong and capable sons.
(c) They are looking for a man to replace their sons.
(d) That they struggle in bearing good male heirs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Taoist in the first chapter change his name to?

2. According to the inscription on the stone, what has the stone once been?

3. What is the reason given against Yu-cun arresting Xue?

4. Grannie Liu visits the Rong Mansion under the cover of seeing Mrs. Zhou, an old friend, but what is she really looking for?

5. What is the name of the Chinese town the story line switches too after the Taoist changes his name?

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