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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bao ask to change Hong's mind?
(a) Tia.
(b) The village mayor.
(c) The village monk.
(d) Chen.

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

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

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

5. How has Lao Chen's father lost his money?
(a) Bad crops several years in a row.
(b) He never had much money.
(c) Drinking and gambling.
(d) His second wife's family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Bao angry with Hong?

3. What is the third son sometimes called?

4. In what province do Lao Chen and Lao Hong live?

5. What does Chen need that was difficult to get?

(see the answer key)

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