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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Chen need that was difficult to get?
(a) A recommendation from someone with a good reputation.
(b) Money to pay for the examination.
(c) A certification as to his schooling.
(d) Nothing.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relation between Lao Hong and Lao Chen?

2. Why is Lu angry?

3. Who is Wujiang?

4. Who are Fire Star and Dragon Legs?

5. What did Lao Chen learn by age four?

(see the answer key)

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