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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chen accede to his school master's request?
(a) He is paid to do so.
(b) Respect.
(c) Hong convinces him to do so.
(d) He does not agree.

2. What does Lin Shi refuse to believe?
(a) That Hong and Chen are on their way to Beijing.
(b) That Chen is a member of the White Lotus.
(c) That Hong and Chen are cousins.
(d) That Hong is a member of the White Lotus.

3. What do three scholars want to do with Chen?
(a) Get him drunk so he misses the exam.
(b) Learn from him.
(c) Get him drunk and ridicule him.
(d) Force him to go back home.

4. Who is impressed by Chen's robes?
(a) The pirates.
(b) The sailors.
(c) No one.
(d) The Captain's daughter.

5. How do Chen and Hong cross the Yellow River?
(a) A rowboat.
(b) Ferry.
(c) They are not able to cross it as it is too high.
(d) Bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the sailing vessel that Hong and Chen are traveling go?

2. What has Chen done as a result of his mother's tutelage?

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

4. Why is Chen pleased that Hong suggests going to Qufu?

5. How many times has Shen Ding taken the provincial exam before this time?

(see the answer key)

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