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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. Who starts school at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Dai-yu and Bao-yu.
(b) Bao-yu and Qin Zhong.
(c) Qin Zhong and Dai-yu.
(d) Bao-chai and Bao-yu.

2. Who has a brief discussion with Lady Wang about Bao-yu's odd behavior?
(a) Dai-yu.
(b) Bao-chai.
(c) Yu-cun.
(d) Wang Xi-feng.

3. How does the stone feel after being left by the goddess?
(a) Free and happy.
(b) Scared and confused.
(c) Small yet strong.
(d) Rejected and useless.

4. Where is Dai-yu to reside?
(a) In boarding school.
(b) The Jia family residence.
(c) At her mother's family's estate.
(d) At a convent.

5. What belief about Qin-shi does Xi-feng reveal to You-shi?
(a) That Qin-shi is a reincarnated ancestor.
(b) That Qin-shi will die from her illness.
(c) That Qin-shi will soon fall in love.
(d) That Qin-shi is malingering and not actually sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who refuses to attend the birthday party?

2. Grannie Liu first sees Xi-feng who makes the suggestion that these relatives don't visit because they find the Jias _____.

3. Although the songs tell the story of his family's life, Bao-yu is bored and does not understand what?

4. Who does Bao-yu take an opportunity to go and visit at the start of Chapter 8?

5. What was the subject of dispute Yu-cun was set to rule over?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Vanitas change his name to Brother Amor?

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

3. How does the connection between Bao-yu and Bao-chai deepen in Chapter 7?

4. Despite his limited presence, what becomes clear about Bao-yu during the first few episodes that involve him?

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

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

7. 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?

8. How is the divide between rich and poor developed in Chapter 2?

9. What thematic devices can be drawn from Bao-yu's relationship with women both during his dream and afterward?

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

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