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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chueh-hsin love plum blossoms so much?
(a) Because his mother used to pick them for him.
(b) Because they remind him of the spring.
(c) Because Mei's name means "plum blossom."
(d) Because of their scent.

2. What fear does Ming-Feng have?
(a) That she will die young.
(b) That she will not have children.
(c) She will never have a home of her own.
(d) She will not have servants of her own someday.

3. What is the weather like in the opening setting of the story?
(a) It is sunny.
(b) It is snowing.
(c) It is springtime.
(d) It is raining.

4. What word does not describe the Cheuh family?
(a) Well-known.
(b) Non-traditional.
(c) Aristocratic.
(d) Prosperous.

5. Why are the boys hurrying home to dinner at the beginning of the book?
(a) Because they are hungry.
(b) Because they have guests visitig.
(c) Because it is a holiday.
(d) Because they are late.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Mrs. Chang want Chueh-hsin to purchase for her?

2. Who does Chueh-hui overhear speaking with a maid in Chapter 10?

3. What is Chueh-hsin's hope for his son?

4. What subject does Chueh-hsin expect to go study at university?

5. From what family is Chueh-hsin's wife?

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