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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. Who does Chueh-min confess he is in love with in Chapter 10?
(a) Mrs. Chang.
(b) Lei.
(c) Mei.
(d) Chin.

2. At the beginning of the book, why does Cheuh-hui stay to talk to the servant girl?
(a) He wants her to do his homework.
(b) He wants her to tell his parents he is ill.
(c) He needs her to go get something for him.
(d) He thinks that she is beautiful.

3. How much younger than Chueh-min is Chueh-hui?
(a) About 18 months.
(b) Ten months.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

4. Why does Cheuh-hsin feel bad about thinking of Mei so much since he has last seen her?
(a) Because he thinks this would displease his father.
(b) Because he knows she does not love him.
(c) Because he really does not like Mei.
(d) Because he loves his wife and son so much.

5. What is Ming-Feng gathering for Madame Chou and Mrs. Chang?
(a) Silk worms.
(b) Plum blossoms.
(c) Roses.
(d) Vegetables.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Cheuh-hsin hiding behind a shelter at the other end of the Kao compound?

2. Who puts on the dragon show for the family?

3. Who lectures Cheuh-hui about his behavior in Chapter 9?

4. What part of Ming-Feng does Chueh-hui compare with Chin?

5. What does Chueh-min run inside to do before heading off to dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a common theme seen in Chapters 4 through 6?

2. What does Chueh-hsin share with his brothers about the night their father died?

3. Please describe Chin.

4. How is Mei when her cousins first see her in Chapter 15?

5. What does Yeh yeh lecture Chueh-hui about in Chapter 9?

6. How do the students respond when the governor does not keep his promise to meet their demands?

7. What does Chin think about going to the boys school?

8. What news does Chin share about Mei in Chapter 7?

9. How does Chueh-hui vent his frustrations while under his house arrest?

10. Why is Cheuh-hsin hiding on New Year's Day?

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