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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chen accede to his school master's request?
(a) Respect.
(b) Hong convinces him to do so.
(c) He does not agree.
(d) He is paid to do so.

2. What is the third son sometimes called?
(a) Third Son.
(b) Brother Third.
(c) Three Brother.
(d) Just by his given name.

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

4. What people are banned from taking the exam again forever?
(a) Those who tried to bribe the examiners.
(b) Those who scored below the minimum level.
(c) Those who did not complete the entire exam.
(d) Those who scored more than two levels below the mminimum level.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Magistrate decide to do to find out if the boys are who they say?

2. What has Bao taken upon herself to do?

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

4. Which exams are given passing marks?

5. What does Hong agree to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give a brief description of the two boys, Lao Hong and Lao Chen.

2. What does Chen promise his father and what is the likelihood of him keeping that promise?

3. What happens as the brothers leave Ma's home?

4. Who does Hong get to know on the river?

5. What test taker treats the brothers to tea and what does he tell Chen about the examination?

6. What does Zhu Tong as of Hong?

7. What concerns Hong about Chen while they are staying at Ma's home?

8. What does Ye Pan tell Hong when Hong gives him the letter? What does he invite Hong to do?

9. Who visits Chen before he leaves and what does he ask?

10. What surprises Hong when the boys leave on their journey and how does Chen feel about it?

(see the answer keys)

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