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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 65-83.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Daiyun upset with Chen?
(a) For not asking her to marry him.
(b) For going off with Hong and not promising her a present.
(c) For not asking her to accompany him.
(d) For leaving the village.

2. What right does Chen earn?
(a) To go to college.
(b) To negotiate his own position with the government.
(c) To wear special robes and a winged cap.
(d) To teach without schooling.

3. How is Chen traveling?
(a) On his family's mule.
(b) A cart.
(c) On foot.
(d) On his family's horse.

4. 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.

5. What does Chen apply to do in Tianquan?
(a) Study with a calligrapher.
(b) Apply to take the district exams.
(c) Go to a school there.
(d) Work with a potter.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Lao Chen show a remarkable ability when very young?

2. What are the customs officers doing?

3. What has Meng agreed to do?

4. For what did the local schoolmaster resent Chen?

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

(see the answer key)

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