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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 did Chen go to from where he is returning?
(a) He went there to register.
(b) He works half a day to earn money to take exams.
(c) He is learning to swim.
(d) A scholar in a nearby town summons him.

2. Who is deemed to be worth a high ransom?
(a) Ye Pan.
(b) Chen.
(c) The Captain's daughter.
(d) Hong.

3. Who does Hong say sent his regards to Ye Pan?
(a) Wang Be.
(b) Fei Qun.
(c) Chen.
(d) Lao Lu.

4. Why are the examinees searched?
(a) To make sure they are carrying any bribe money.
(b) To see if they are carrying any more ink than they are allowed.
(c) To see if they are male.
(d) For cheating materials.

5. In what province do Lao Chen and Lao Hong live?
(a) Jiangsu.
(b) Shaanix.
(c) Hunan.
(d) Sichuan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Magistrate let the boys go with no punishment?

2. What does Shen praise in his talk with Chen?

3. Why is Hong tortured?

4. What did Lao Chen learn by age four?

5. For what did the local schoolmaster resent Chen?

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