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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. Which of the following does NOT happen in the wake of Qin-shi's death?
(a) A maid offers to carry out the mourning responsibilities of a daughter.
(b) A maid kills herself.
(c) Bao-yu vomits blood.
(d) Xi-feng sees a demon.

2. How many people does Bao-yu share the romantic/erotic stories with?
(a) Three
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

3. What causes Qin Zhong's father to die?
(a) The stress of finding out about Qin Zhong's love affair with Sappy.
(b) His guilt about a huge debt.
(c) His sadness over Qin-shi's death.
(d) The stress of Bao-yu's consistent misbehaving.

4. What are Aroma's overall plans for Bao-yu?
(a) To leave the service of the Jia family.
(b) To sleep with him.
(c) To work on his character flaws.
(d) To take his money.

5. Which servant does Lian desire but who won't let him have her?
(a) The Mattress.
(b) Ling-feng.
(c) Aroma.
(d) Patience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the invitees to Bao-yu's birthday party?

2. Who does Jia-zeng realize will probably be his only heir?

3. One day, Bao-yu wakes with a feeling of _____________ that will not go away.

4. Who seeks advice from Bao-yu about how to take care of the Ning household?

5. After a night's sleep, who does Bao-yu wake up next to in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the relationship between Bao-yu and his servants developed in the events after Yuan-chun's visit?

2. What facets of the relationships between masters/mistresses and servants are shown in the conflict between Jia Lian, Xi-feng, and Patience?

3. Analyze Bao-yu's interactions with his father Jia Zheng during the naming party.

4. What superstition in Chapter 21 is shown to be false?

5. For what reason(s) might Bao-yu have become discontented living in the Prospect Garden?

6. In what ways are Bao-yu's intellectual abilities displayed in the events surrounding Yuan-chun's visit?

7. Why does Aroma manipulate Bao-yu in Chapter 19?

8. What does the way the Jia family undertake preparations for Yuan-chun's visit show about their character when it comes to money?

9. How is Qin-shi's honor and devotion to family seen before she dies?

10. Discuss Yuan-chun's reaction upon her first visit home.

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