2. What does the family take notice in terms of Dai-yu's situation?
(a) She is in a weakened state.
(b) She is very tall and elegant.
(c) She is a jovial child.
(d) She is an outspoken girl.

3. What does Bao-yu do when the answer from Dai-yu is "no"?
(a) He throws a fit.
(b) He laughs loudly.
(c) He begins to cry quietly.
(d) He takes her immediately to the pond.

4. 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 is a reincarnated ancestor.
(d) That Qin-shi will soon fall in love.

5. During the party Bao-yu becomes...
(a) Restless.
(b) Tired.
(c) Confused.
(d) Angry.

6. Who suggests a complex plan of action to bring a satisfactory end to the whole affair over which Yu-cun is presiding?
(a) The usher.
(b) The slave girl.
(c) A Taoist.
(d) A monk.

7. Who sends Yu-cun to the capitol with his daughter Dai-yu?
(a) Lin Ru-hai.
(b) Bao-lin.
(c) Bao-chai.
(d) Din-kun.

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

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

10. They reach the Ford of Error where Bao-yu finds himself being pulled into _____.
(a) A cave of jewels.
(b) Dai-yu's room.
(c) Reality.
(d) The ford.

11. What does Grannie finally admit to Zhou under pressure?
(a) That she is looking for Bao-yu.
(b) That she is ill.
(c) That they have no food or money at home.
(d) That she is looking for a servant.

12. What is the reason given against Yu-cun arresting Xue?
(a) Yu-cun does not understand the circumstances.
(b) Xue will put a curse on him.
(c) Xue is from a rich family.
(d) Xue is cursed.

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

14. Why is the headmaster going on leave?
(a) To take vacation.
(b) To meet the Jia family.
(c) To attend business.
(d) He is ill.

15. 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.