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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 286-296.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the magistrate not believe?
(a) That the boys are going to Beijing.
(b) That Chen is a scholar.
(c) That Hong is a soldier.
(d) That Hong is a scholar.

2. Why do Hong and Chen leave in haste for Beijing?
(a) The exams have been moved up.
(b) Meng wishes them to take a letter that needs to arrive quickly.
(c) The river is flooded and it will be slow going.
(d) Yuying takes offense and tells her father.

3. How old is Lao Hong?
(a) 12.
(b) 18.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

4. Why is Chen pleased that Hong suggests going to Qufu?
(a) He wants to study a little before reaching Beijing.
(b) He knows a young lady there.
(c) He wants to visit the place that honors his ancient teacher.
(d) He is not pleased as he wants to get to Beijing quickly.

5. Who are Fire Star and Dragon Legs?
(a) Lao Hong's crickets.
(b) Two cats that live with Lao Hong.
(c) Characters in a book Lao Hong has read 5 times.
(d) It is not mentioned who they are.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hong told by the spirity of his mother?

2. Who does Hong say sent his regards to Ye Pan?

3. What is Hong doing while Chen participates in the banquet ceremonies?

4. Where do Chen and Hong tell Lao Lu they intend to go?

5. What practice has Daiyun undergone?

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