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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 20, what kills Esen's favorite horse?

2. At the end of Chapter 23, what color does Ma wear when she pledges to stand beside Zhu and become "his Empress" (410)?

3. At the end of Chapter 16, how many Red Turban commanders remain?

4. How long do the Great Kahn's competitions last in Chapter 12?

5. In Chapter 12, what color flame sputters from the Great Khan's fingers when he addresses Ouyang?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Ouyang's intention when he cut off Zhu's hand, and why is she not shamed?

2. Why can Esen not go to battle in Chapter 15?

3. What pledge does Ma make at the end of Chapter 23?

4. What does the seat of the emperors look like?

5. How does Wang say that he helped Ouyang?

6. In Chapter 15, how does Esen want to honor his father?

7. In Chapter 16, what happens when Zhu gives some of the wedding feast to the ghosts?

8. What type of competitions take place during the Spring Hunt?

9. How does Zhu save Little Guo's life in Jianking?

10. What conversation does Zhu have with Jiao in Chapter 21, and what does she show him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the monks violate the five precepts they are to live by. How do the Abbot, Zhu, and Xu Da violate one or more of the precepts? How do they reconcile the violation of the precepts with their conscience?

Essay Topic 2

Zhu is determined to avoid nothingness. What is nothingness? Why is Zhu so determined to avoid nothingness?

Essay Topic 3

Esen lacks empathy when it comes to his relationship with Ouyang. What type of relationship do Esen and Ouyang have? How does Esen’s lack of empathy affect the relationship?

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