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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 many liaisons with prostitutes.
(b) His inability to have Xi-feng.
(c) His lack of respect for his parents.
(d) An ancient curse.

2. Which character from earlier in the book resurfaces working as a maid under the name Caltrop?
(a) Vanitas.
(b) Calamity.
(c) Ying Lian.
(d) Disenchantment, the fairy.

3. What kind of party does Grandmother Jia decide to hold?
(a) A poet naming party.
(b) A choir party.
(c) A riddle party.
(d) A poetry party.

4. What was the subject of dispute Yu-cun was set to rule over?
(a) A monk breaking celibacy.
(b) A police killing.
(c) A robbery.
(d) A slave girl.

5. Where is the party Grandmother Jia and the family held?
(a) At the Regal Greenhouse.
(b) At the Regal Theatre.
(c) At the Cherry Blossom Courtyard.
(d) At the Ning Mansion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the only character who chooses not to rest and recuperate after Yuan-chun's visit?

2. Who starts school at the beginning of Chapter 9?

3. Who are Darling and Precious?

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 job does Yu-cun learn there is a possibility of getting back?

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