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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the monk promise to do to the stone?
(a) Inscribe it.
(b) Take it home.
(c) Find it a home.
(d) Carve it.

2. What is the reason given against Yu-cun arresting Xue?
(a) Xue is from a rich family.
(b) Xue will put a curse on him.
(c) Xue is cursed.
(d) Yu-cun does not understand the circumstances.

3. What is the real reason for Jia Rui becoming ill?
(a) He is lovesick.
(b) He is doused with contents of a slop pail.
(c) He eats food that has gone bad.
(d) He falls into a stagnant pond.

4. What is the name of the goddess in the opening chapter?
(a) Ne-chai.
(b) Nu-wa.
(c) Bo-chai.
(d) Dai-yu.

5. Who does Zhen Shi-yin live with?
(a) His brother and mother.
(b) His wife and daughter.
(c) His daughter and her husband.
(d) His son and wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character from earlier in the book resurfaces working as a maid under the name Caltrop?

2. At the birthday party in Chapter 11, what does much of the conversation center on?

3. Who is brought to life by a magical fictional stone?

4. Who does Bao-yu take an opportunity to go and visit at the start of Chapter 8?

5. Why is the headmaster going on leave?

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