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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 196-226.

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 light candles for their mother in the temple.
(d) To find a bride for their younger sister.

2. Why is Chen treated differently than the other passengers?
(a) His scholar robes.
(b) He is quite ill.
(c) He is very affable.
(d) He is not treated any differently.

3. What happens to Hong's money?
(a) Hong hides it in the bow.
(b) Hong drops it overboard hoping to recover it later.
(c) The pirates take it.
(d) Hong holds it in his mouth.

4. To what does the story flashback?
(a) To Lu's wife dying.
(b) To the story of how Chen is invited to take the exam.
(c) To Bao's marriage.
(d) To Lu's marriage.

5. Who is Zhu Tong?
(a) The schoolmaster in the village.
(b) A retired monk.
(c) A retired soldier.
(d) The provincial manager.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the group that is committed to avenging social injustice?

2. What is Shen Ding's reply?

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

4. What has Chen done as a result of his mother's tutelage?

5. What does Lin Shi refuse to believe?

(see the answer key)

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