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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Hong affected by what happens on the treacherous stretch of the river?
(a) He gets depressed.
(b) He is deeply grieved.
(c) He does not seem affected.
(d) He is excited about a new adventure as they off load.

2. What are the customs officers doing?
(a) Turning away any families with elderly people.
(b)
(c) Turning away any families with small children.
(d) Taking valuables from the new arrivals.

3. Why is Chen pleased that Hong suggests going to Qufu?
(a) He knows a young lady there.
(b) He wants to study a little before reaching Beijing.
(c) He wants to visit the place that honors his ancient teacher.
(d) He is not pleased as he wants to get to Beijing quickly.

4. What is Chen unable to find to help the boys out of their dilemma?
(a) His diploma.
(b) His letter from his school master.
(c) His examination appointment.
(d) His letter from his father.

5. What does the magistrate not believe?
(a) That Hong is a scholar.
(b) That the boys are going to Beijing.
(c) That Hong is a soldier.
(d) That Chen is a scholar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sun Qi?

2. Why do Hong and Chen pour rice on the doorstep of a house?

3. How many times has Shen Ding taken the provincial exam before this time?

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

5. What does Lin Shi refuse to believe?

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