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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 is Chen able to do that surprises the Magistrate?
(a) Quote literature passages from memory.
(b) Write calligraphy.
(c) Write a haiku poem in less than a minute.
(d) Add large sums of money in his head.

2. Why does the Magistrate let the boys go with no punishment?
(a) He is convinced Chen is a scholar.
(b) He receives a letter from the village mayor.
(c) He feels sorry for them since their father is a drunk.
(d) He does not let them go.

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

4. What is one of the dangers of the river?
(a) Crocodiles.
(b) Snags.
(c) Sandbars.
(d) Pirates.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Sun Qi?

3. What do the boys find when they arrive at Chengdu?

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

5. What does Landlord Ma do when he gets upset with Chen?

(see the answer key)

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