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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 does Jia-zeng notice about Bao-yu's intelligence?
(a) That it is atrocious to him.
(b) That it is not so impressive.
(c) That is seems to fluctuate.
(d) That it is high.

2. Where does Xi-feng's carriage briefly stop during the funeral procession for Qin-shi?
(a) At the graveyard.
(b) At a farmer's home.
(c) At a relative's home.
(d) In front of the Imperial Palace.

3. What character does one of the child actors look like?
(a) Xi-feng.
(b) Bao-chai.
(c) Dai-yu.
(d) Aroma.

4. What is Dai-yu trying to do when Bao-yu comes to visit her in Chapter 19?
(a) Read a book.
(b) Write a poem.
(c) Take a nap.
(d) Read a poem.

5. When Dai-yu hears one of Bao-yu's romantic stories, she becomes _____.
(a) Happy.
(b) Playful.
(c) Offended.
(d) Attracted to Bao-yu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is there concern about when it comes to Jia Rong's status?

2. Who is the love interest of Bao-yu's newly adopted "son" Jia Yun?

3. Who does the Prince of Bei-jing ask to meet?

4. What causes Qin Zhong's father to die?

5. What addiction does Dai-yu discover of Bao-yu's?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does the family express their bereavement of and Qin-shi's death to the public?

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

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

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

8. Why do the children move into the Prospect Garden?

9. What does Bao-yu add to the book he is reading, and how does Dai-yu respond?

10. How does Xiang-yun's presence lead Bao-yu to think more highly of Bao-chai?

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