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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) To find a bride for Chen.
(b) To light candles for their mother in the temple.
(c) So Chen can take the provincial exams.
(d) To find a bride for their younger sister.

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

3. What does General Ma want Hong to do?
(a) Accompany Chen to Beijing and recruit there.
(b) Become a soldier.
(c) Go back to his village and recruit others.
(d) Become a scout.

4. Why does the Magistrate let the boys go with no punishment?
(a) He does not let them go.
(b) He receives a letter from the village mayor.
(c) He feels sorry for them since their father is a drunk.
(d) He is convinced Chen is a scholar.

5. Who is the third son in the family?
(a) Lao Won.
(b) Lao Hong.
(c) Lao Chen.
(d) Lao So.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Hong affected by what happens on the treacherous stretch of the river?

2. In what century is "The Examination" set?

3. What does Shen Ding's note to Chen say?

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

5. What does Lin Shi refuse to believe?

(see the answer key)

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