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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 21-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Lao Hong?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 18.

2. Who is Bao?
(a) Chen's older sister.
(b) Chen's neighbor.
(c) Chen's grandmother.
(d) Chen's youngest sister.

3. From where is Chen returning?
(a) From swimming.
(b) From the Province capitol.
(c) From the rice paddies.
(d) From a visit with a scholar.

4. Where are the highest government exams taken?
(a) In each province Capitol.
(b) In the largest city of a designated area.
(c) In one's own hometown.
(d) The imperial palace in Beijing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Lao Hong give some of his prize money to his father?

2. For what did the local schoolmaster resent Chen?

3. Who is the third son in the family?

4. In what century is "The Examination" set?

5. Who kills Fire Star?

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