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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 is Chen unable to find to help the boys out of their dilemma?
(a) His letter from his father.
(b) His diploma.
(c) His letter from his school master.
(d) His examination appointment.

2. What does Shen praise in his talk with Chen?
(a) Chen's handwriting.
(b) Chen's decision to bribe the examiners.
(c) Chen's choice of essay topics.
(d) Chen's decision not to bribe the examiners.

3. What are the customs officers doing?
(a) Taking valuables from the new arrivals.
(b) Turning away any families with small children.
(c) Turning away any families with elderly people.
(d)

4. What does the magistrate say will happen the next day?
(a) The boys will be hung.
(b) The boys will be fined and let go.
(c) The boys will be whipped publicly.
(d) The boys will be released after a messenger goes to their village.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hong and Lu think is unlikely?

2. Why does Chen accede to his school master's request?

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

4. Why does Chen stay outside the hall after Ding leaves?

5. For what is Lao Hong known?

(see the answer key)

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