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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the boys find when they arrive at Chengdu?
(a) There is no one at the gates.
(b) The city is closed due to a plague.
(c) The soldiers are not allowing anyone else in until the next day.
(d) A long line.

2. What does a grocer advise Chen after the second session of exams?
(a) To get his brother to watch his books for him.
(b) To eat a hardy breakfast before going to the last day of exams.
(c) To get a good night's sleep rather than trying to study.
(d) Not to trust advice from others about passing the exams.

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

4. Why are the examinees searched?
(a) To see if they are carrying any more ink than they are allowed.
(b) To make sure they are carrying any bribe money.
(c) To see if they are male.
(d) For cheating materials.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Meng's occupation?

3. About what does Hong agree with Fei Qun?

4. Who is Ye Pan?

5. What are the customs officers doing?

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