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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 226-253.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Wei Xi?
(a) A teacher in Beijing.
(b) The secretary who oversees the mansion and grounds dedicated to Confusius.
(c) The great-grandson of Confusius.
(d) The main examiner in Beijing.

2. Why do Hong and Chen pour rice on the doorstep of a house?
(a) As a peace offering.
(b) To keep the evil spirits inside.
(c) To keep the men inside from stealing from the women.
(d) To feed several young children.

3. Who is Lin Shi?
(a) Chen's mentor's father.
(b) The captain of the sailing vessel.
(c) An old merchant who has traveled the river for years.
(d) Hong's contact in the White Lotus in Chongqing.

4. What does the letter that Hong delivers say?
(a) Not much of anything.
(b) Hong is to be promoted within the White Lotus ranks.
(c) Hong is to be imprisoned.
(d) It is a test of Hong's reliability.

5. Why are the examinees searched?
(a) To make sure they are carrying any bribe money.
(b) To see if they are male.
(c) For cheating materials.
(d) To see if they are carrying any more ink than they are allowed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the magistrate say will happen the next day?

2. How is Hong affected by what happens on the treacherous stretch of the river?

3. What does Lin Shi decide Hong and Chen are doing?

4. Where are Hong and Chen housed in Beijing?

5. What are Hong and Chen doing at the opening to this section?

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