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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Yu-lin studying to become?
(a) A Communist.
(b) A chef.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A doctor.

2. How many concubines does the governor have?
(a) 24
(b) 12
(c) 10
(d) 5

3. Why does De-hong refuse so many marriage proposals?
(a) She does not want to bring a child into such a cruel world.
(b) She has decided to give her life over to God.
(c) She wants to marry for love.
(d) She does not feel worthy of any man's love.

4. What does Dr. Xia's son do to convince Yu-Fang and him to move out?
(a) He threatens to kill himself.
(b) He attacks Yu-Fang.
(c) He pushes De-hong down a dry well.
(d) He beats his father senseless.

5. Why would a widowed woman kill herself before being married to a second husband?
(a) She feared being cut in half as a result of having two men lay claim to her.
(b) It was the custom of the time.
(c) It was a sign of dishonor.
(d) She would be cursed in the afterlife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did De-hong think was the most delicious treat from her father?

2. In what was Yu-Fang's father buried?

3. Why did Lin's husband pass her around to family members?

4. What does Dr. Xia's oldest son do after his father beats him for being disrespectful about Yu-Fang?

5. What was Yang Ru-shan's main duty in life?

(see the answer key)

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