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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is Lao Hong known?
(a) His sleight of hand.
(b) His quiet obedience.
(c) His fighting crickets.
(d) His comic routine.

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

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

4. How is Hong affected by what happens on the treacherous stretch of the river?
(a) He gets depressed.
(b) He is deeply grieved.
(c) He is excited about a new adventure as they off load.
(d) He does not seem affected.

5. What is Meng's occupation?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Scribe.
(d) Alchemist and scientist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the boys find when they arrive at Chengdu?

2. What does General Ma want Hong to do?

3. Who is impressed by Chen's robes?

4. Why is Chen torn over the last question?

5. What people are banned from taking the exam again forever?

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