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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. Where does Xi-feng's carriage briefly stop during the funeral procession for Qin-shi?
(a) At the graveyard.
(b) At a farmer's home.
(c) At a relative's home.
(d) In front of the Imperial Palace.

2. What is most important about The Temple of the Iron Threshold in relation to Qin-shi?
(a) It is her favorite place to visit.
(b) She once gave a speech there.
(c) She will be buried there.
(d) Blessings will be offered for her soul there.

3. What does Jia-lian use as his bedroom while his daughter is ill?
(a) Aroma's room.
(b) Outer study.
(c) The Mattresses' room.
(d) The living room.

4. What is the attitude of Jia Zheng's literary friends towards Bao-yu?
(a) They constantly praise him.
(b) They belittle him.
(c) They show they do not care for him.
(d) They are sympathetic towards him.

5. Who are the invitees to Bao-yu's birthday party?
(a) Servants, friends and family only.
(b) Boa-yu's cousins only.
(c) Family members only.
(d) Friends and family only.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a night's sleep, who does Bao-yu wake up next to in Chapter 21?

2. What did Bao-yu not allow to be taken from him by his pages?

3. How long will burial ceremonies for Qin-shi last?

4. What important event happens on the day of Jia Zheng's birthday?

5. Where does Yuan-chun order that the girls of the house and Bao-yu be allowed to live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Yuan-chun's reaction upon her first visit home.

2. Why does Aroma manipulate Bao-yu in Chapter 19?

3. For what reason(s) might Bao-yu have become discontented living in the Prospect Garden?

4. What does Bao-yu add to the book he is reading, and how does Dai-yu respond?

5. How do the servants of the house react to Qin-shi's death?

6. Why do the children move into the Prospect Garden?

7. What does the way the Jia family undertake preparations for Yuan-chun's visit show about their character when it comes to money?

8. Why is Dai-yu overcome with grief as she listens to the words of the actresses rehearsing in the garden?

9. How is Qin-shi's honor and devotion to family seen before she dies?

10. What can be understood from the relationship between Qin Zhong and Sappy?

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