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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chen worry about concerning the customs officers?
(a) Losing his jad ink stone.
(b) Not having any money for a bribe.
(c) They will not believe he is a scholar.
(d) They will keep Hong from entering since Hong is not a scholar.

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

3. What does Landlord Ma offer in order to convince Chen to marry his daughter?
(a) Money.
(b) Land.
(c) Access to a huge library.
(d) Prestige.

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

5. Where is Chongquing?
(a) On the Yangtze River.
(b) On the Jialing River.
(c) On the Wanquan River.
(d) On the Yellow River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the dangers of the river?

2. What are the customs officers doing?

3. Why are the examinees searched?

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

5. What is Chen unable to find to help the boys out of their dilemma?

(see the answer key)

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