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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calms Bao-yu down when he makes a scene after his visit with Bao-chai?
(a) Aroma.
(b) Xi-feng.
(c) Bao-chai.
(d) Nannie Li.

2. Who has a brief discussion with Lady Wang about Bao-yu's odd behavior?
(a) Bao-chai.
(b) Wang Xi-feng.
(c) Dai-yu.
(d) Yu-cun.

3. Grannie Liu first sees Xi-feng who makes the suggestion that these relatives don't visit because they find the Jias _____.
(a) Too busy.
(b) Prideful.
(c) Rude.
(d) Uneducated.

4. What do Duke of Ning-guo and Duke of Ring-guo believe will happen if Bao-yu engages in sexual pleasure?
(a) He will have no chance with Dai-yu.
(b) He will not be able to have children.
(c) He will become a better student.
(d) He will fail in his studies.

5. What belief about Qin-shi does Xi-feng reveal to You-shi?
(a) That Qin-shi will die from her illness.
(b) That Qin-shi is malingering and not actually sick.
(c) That Qin-shi will soon fall in love.
(d) That Qin-shi is a reincarnated ancestor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character from earlier in the book resurfaces working as a maid under the name Caltrop?

2. What develops between the three main characters of the book?

3. Who does Bao-yu cry out to in order to help him when he is dreaming?

4. What does Xi-feng do when Bao-yu questions a servant at the Ning Mansion?

5. What does Aroma realize about Bao-yu as she helps him redress after his nap?

(see the answer key)

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