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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 253-269.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Chen and Ding's names on the list that is first posted?
(a) They are not on the list.
(b) Both near the bottom.
(c) Both near the top.
(d) Both near the middle.

2. Why do the two boys intend to go there?
(a) To light candles for their mother in the temple.
(b) So Chen can take the provincial exams.
(c) To find a bride for Chen.
(d) To find a bride for their younger sister.

3. What has Meng agreed to do?
(a) Stay with Lao Chen's father when Lao Chen leaves the village.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Take care of Lao Chen's grandmother.
(d) Stake a large prize in a cricket fighting contest.

4. What does the White Lotus plan to do concerning Ni Fenglin?
(a) Blackmail him.
(b) Assassinate him.
(c) Get him arrested.
(d) Expose him.

5. Who is Meng Dafu?
(a) Hong's contact in Wuhan.
(b) The captain of the new vessel they board.
(c) The person Chen is to deliver his letter to in Wuhan.
(d) Hong's contact in Beijing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chen decide about Confucius?

2. Who searches the passengers of the boat?

3. What is Hong doing while Chen participates in the banquet ceremonies?

4. What is Hong expected to do if he is caught on a mission for the White Lotus?

5. Why does Chen accede to his school master's request?

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