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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 & 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the inscription on the stone, what has the stone once been?
(a) A man.
(b) A dog.
(c) A boat.
(d) A woman.

2. What is the goddess in the opening chapter in the middle of doing?
(a) Choosing a husband.
(b) Reading a book.
(c) Praying.
(d) Mending the sky.

3. What does Yu-cun let the family know about the murder case?
(a) That they will need to pay a large sum of money.
(b) That the matter of the murder has been cleared up.
(c) That they are indicted until the case is closed.
(d) That they will need to come to court.

4. Why does Yu-cun feel uncomfortable around the usher?
(a) Because he knew Yu-cun before he was high ranking.
(b) Because the usher has killed his friend.
(c) Because the usher is his uncle.
(d) Because he overheard the usher plotting against him.

5. What does Leng Zi-xing explain in regards to turning out sons?
(a) They are very successful in turning out strong and capable sons.
(b) They will soon be turning over their estate to the youngest male heir.
(c) They are looking for a man to replace their sons.
(d) That they struggle in bearing good male heirs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the monk promise to do to the stone?

2. What is the name of the prestigious family about which the story is told?

3. What develops between the three main characters of the book?

4. Who suggests a complex plan of action to bring a satisfactory end to the whole affair over which Yu-cun is presiding?

5. What was the subject of dispute Yu-cun was set to rule over?

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