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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the brothers seems most involved in the ideas of the revolution?
(a) Cheuh-min.
(b) Cheuh-hui.
(c) Chien-yun.
(d) Cheuh-hsin.

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

3. Who helps with making the fireworks?
(a) The sedan drivers.
(b) Master Kao.
(c) Yeh yeh.
(d) Ming-feng and the other servants.

4. How long has Mama Huang been with the Kao family?
(a) Fourteen years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Twelve years.

5. Who is Mei?
(a) Chueh-hsin's cousin.
(b) Chueh-min's girlfriend.
(c) The boy's aunt.
(d) The woman Chueh-hsin is arranged to marry.

6. What role does Chueh-hsin play in the fireworks display?
(a) He sings.
(b) He is a dancer.
(c) He provides live music.
(d) He sets off the fireworks.

7. How has Chueh-hui been feeling during the New Years holiday?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Celebratory.
(d) Bored.

8. How does Chueh-hsin feel about having an arranged marriage?
(a) He is indifferent and follows orders.
(b) He is devastated and refuses.
(c) He is angry and runs away.
(d) He is pleased and marries.

9. From what family is Chueh-hsin's wife?
(a) The Fa family.
(b) The Wong family.
(c) The Li family.
(d) The Cheung family.

10. How does Chin feel when her mother says she cannot attend the boys' school?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She gets angry and hates her mother.
(c) She does not care, she did not want to go anyway.
(d) She knows her mother loves her.

11. Who tutors some of Chin's relatives?
(a) Chueh-hsin.
(b) Chien-yun.
(c) Yin-lei.
(d) Wen-chi.

12. Who lectures Cheuh-hui about his behavior in Chapter 9?
(a) His older brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His mother.

13. Where are the brothers walking home from at the opening of the book?
(a) From the temple.
(b) From the market place.
(c) From a friend's house.
(d) From school.

14. What is Cousin Mei's disposition when the two younger brother see her at Chin's house?
(a) She is melancholy.
(b) She is happy.
(c) She is ill.
(d) She is calm.

15. The boys walk home from school instead of riding in what?
(a) A buggy.
(b) A gig.
(c) A carriage.
(d) A sedan chair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, where does Cheuh-hsin tell his brothers he has seen Mei?

2. What is the name of the author of the book that Chueh-hui is reading in Chapter 12?

3. How does Chueh-hui see his servants?

4. Why are the boys hurrying home to dinner at the beginning of the book?

5. What is one way the students launch their campaign?

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