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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 & 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the main story line follow?
(a) The growing up years of sisters Qan-yen, Qin-shi, and Dai-yu.
(b) The growing up years of friends Bao-yu, Precious, and Jokey Jin.
(c) The growing up years of brothers Bao-yu, Xi-feng, and Qin-Zhong.
(d) The growing up years of cousins Bao-yu, Dai-yu, and Bao-chai.

2. What develops between the three main characters of the book?
(a) Great hate.
(b) A love triangle.
(c) A long-term friendship.
(d) A mysterious murder.

3. Although the songs tell the story of his family's life, Bao-yu is bored and does not understand what?
(a) The lyrics.
(b) That he must wake up.
(c) Why he is there.
(d) Who is singing the song.

4. Who interrupts Bao-yu's visit with Bao-chai in Chapter 8?
(a) Qin-shi.
(b) Xi-feng.
(c) Qin Zhong.
(d) Dai-yu.

5. Who insists on being allowed to visit Qin-shi's body after her death?
(a) You-shi.
(b) Xi-feng.
(c) Bao-yu.
(d) Jia Rong.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what country is the family this story is about?

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

3. During what affair is Dai-yu seated at a place of honor?

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

5. What does Grannie finally admit to Zhou under pressure?

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