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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 143-164.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do Hong and Chen go after stopping in Wuhan?
(a) They return home.
(b) They return to Chongqing.
(c) They stay in Wuhan for more exams.
(d) Juijiang.

3. What does Shen praise in his talk with Chen?
(a) Chen's decision not to bribe the examiners.
(b) Chen's decision to bribe the examiners.
(c) Chen's choice of essay topics.
(d) Chen's handwriting.

4. What does the Magistrate decide to do to find out if the boys are who they say?
(a) Quiz Chen.
(b) Torture Chen.
(c) Torture Hong.
(d) Search their belongings.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lin Shi refuse to believe?

3. Why are Chen and Hong in the custody of the magistrate?

4. About what is Chen thinking as he returns to his home?

5. What happens when the ship is traveling on an especially treacherous stretch of the river?

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