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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Qin Zhong and Darling do while the headmaster is out?
(a) Skip school for three days.
(b) Pick on Dai-yu.
(c) Arrange to secretly go outside to talk.
(d) Run away.

2. What does Aunt Xue give to Zhou Rai's wife?
(a) A box of decorations for her house.
(b) A box of real flowers.
(c) A box filled with money.
(d) A box of artificial flowers.

3. What do Bao-yu and Qin Zhong quickly learn about each other?
(a) That they are both rich.
(b) That they are both attracted to maids in their household.
(c) That they are both without a tutor.
(d) That they are both confused about their sexuality.

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

5. What job does Yu-cun learn there is a possibility of getting back?
(a) Mandarin.
(b) Servant.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Chef.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dai-yu learn she will be living with even though it is not customary for girls to live with boys?

2. In order to cure Bao-yu of his lust of the mind, he is given a bride named _____.

3. At the birthday party in Chapter 11, what does much of the conversation center on?

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

5. How does Jia Rui eventually die?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Dai-yu express her jealousy and somewhat obsessive attitude towards Bao-yu in the beginning of Chapter 9?

2. What can be understood from Chinese diplomatic culture when considering Bao-yu's meeting with Prince Qinzhong?

3. Is the fact that Dai-yu is offered flowers last in Chapter 7 a reasonable reflection of her status in the house at that time?

4. Upon their first meeting, do Bao-yu and Dai-yu feel a connection with each other? If so, how is it shown?

5. Why would Dai-yu find it strange that Xi-feng appears to be in charge of household affairs?

6. How does the author establish karma as a central theme in Chapter 1?

7. Discuss briefly the ways in which Dai-yu's personality is developed during her first days in the Jia household.

8. How does the story of Jia Rui teach a lesson about undue lust?

9. Although the Jia family throws a spectacular birthday party for Jia Jing even though he refuses to leave the monastery to attend, much of the conversation centers on Qin-shi's puzzling illness. Hypothesize as to why this is.

10. In what ways are fear of shame and being poor seen in Chapter 6?

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