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

2. At the birthday party in Chapter 11, what does much of the conversation center on?
(a) Qin-shi's puzzling illness.
(b) Jia Jing's life in the monastery.
(c) Bao-yu's lack of study skills.
(d) Qin Zhong's good looks.

3. Who starts to make regular visits to Qin-shi after the birthday party?
(a) Xi-feng.
(b) You-shi.
(c) Jia Rui.
(d) Bao-yu's father.

4. Who helps Bao-yu with writing poems for Yuan-chun?
(a) Jia Zheng and his literary friends.
(b) Xi-feng and Dai-yu.
(c) Bao-chai and Dai-yu.
(d) Qin Zhong and Bao-chai.

5. From what country is the family this story is about?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Japan.
(c) China.
(d) Mongolia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Xi-feng's personality as an overbearing mistress come to light in the Ning house?

2. For what does Yuan-chun request octets be written?

3. What is there concern about when it comes to Jia Rong's status?

4. Who has a brief discussion with Lady Wang about Bao-yu's odd behavior?

5. Where is Dai-yu to reside?

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