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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 103-126.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lao Chen learn by age four?
(a) More Chinese characters than most adults ever learn.
(b) To write perfect haiku.
(c) To play the guzheng.
(d) To play the ruan.

2. What has Chen done as a result of his mother's tutelage?
(a) Created new strains of roses.
(b) Passed the first government examination for a position.
(c) Written a musical score for the emperor.
(d) Taught his cousin how to read and write.

3. For what did the local schoolmaster resent Chen?
(a) His popularity with the other students.
(b) His priviledged position in the village.
(c) The attention he garnered in Chengdu.
(d) His effortless intelligence.

4. In what century is "The Examination" set?
(a) 18th.
(b) 16th.
(c) 15th.
(d) 20th.

5. What nickname has Lao Chen earned?
(a) Flowering Talent.
(b) Haiku Prince.
(c) Flowering Jasmine.
(d) Rose Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Fire Star and Dragon Legs?

2. What has Bao taken upon herself to do?

3. What right does Chen earn?

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

5. What does Chen ask Shen Ding one night?

(see the answer key)

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