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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 23, who does Song Jiang request be seated at the head of the table?

2. Who does Wu Song meet on his way to the Precious Pearl Monastery?

3. With what weapons do Yang Zhi and Zhou Jin fight?

4. Who becomes leader of Liangshan Marsh?

5. To what does Shi Qian set fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Song Jiang kill Poxi?

2. How does Yang kill Niu Er?

3. Why is Song Jiang upset with Li Kui after his killing rampage in the Zhu Family Village?

4. Why does Lu Da kill Zheng?

5. What does Wu Song's principal "Don't pass one without having three" mean?

6. How does Sun the Witch suggest that Wu Song dress so that he will not be arrested?

7. Why is Song Jiang arrested at the lantern festival?

8. What does Song Jiang do for the old man who told him the secret of the circular, confusing paths around the Zhu Family Village?

9. Why has Lord Chai lost some of his fondness for Wu Song?

10. Why can the Ruan Brothers no longer fish near Liangshan Marsh?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the poisoning of Li Kui. Should Song have poisoned Li? Or do you think he should have allowed Li to live and get revenge for the murders of Song and Lu? How does this final action by Song Jiang solidify his personality?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the roots of the conflict between the bandits and the Chinese government. Can you pinpoint any one cause of the conflict? How does immorality and perverseness figure into the reasons why the conflict continues to escalate until all of the bandits are either dead or no longer interested in serving in government?

Essay Topic 3

Prepare a character sketch for Gao Qui.

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