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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Widow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who nominates a new heir for P'eng?
(a) Her family.
(b) Husband's stepson.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Husband's clan.

2. In the second magic story, what does a man who falls asleep dream of?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Gifts.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Books.

3. In "Hsi-liu," how old is the widow when she is forced to raise two sons on her own?
(a) 45.
(b) 25.
(c) 35.
(d) 55.

4. Who took over China in 1644?
(a) T'an-ch'eng.
(b) Ling Dynasty.
(c) Yu-yu Dynasty.
(d) Ching Dynasty.

5. How many males does T'an-ch'eng have to provide for forced labor at one time?
(a) 30,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 20,000.
(d) 40,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What scheme does the husband's relatives have to inherit the widow's property in Woman P'eng?

2. P'u Sung-ling tells stories about scholars and ladies and ________________.

3. What northern group attacks from the north and loots the city prior to taking over China?

4. What is another name for forced labor in Huang's story?

5. Who is an official who passed his scholarly chu-jen examination?

(see the answer key)

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