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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 226-253.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Chen able to do that surprises the Magistrate?
(a) Write calligraphy.
(b) Quote literature passages from memory.
(c) Write a haiku poem in less than a minute.
(d) Add large sums of money in his head.

2. What does the Magistrate decide to do to find out if the boys are who they say?
(a) Torture Hong.
(b) Torture Chen.
(c) Search their belongings.
(d) Quiz Chen.

3. How is Hong affected by what happens on the treacherous stretch of the river?
(a) He does not seem affected.
(b) He is excited about a new adventure as they off load.
(c) He is deeply grieved.
(d) He gets depressed.

4. What does Landlord Ma do when he gets upset with Chen?
(a) Insults him.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Orders him out of his house.
(d) Challenges him to a duel.

5. What does the magistrate say will happen the next day?
(a) The boys will be fined and let go.
(b) The boys will be released after a messenger goes to their village.
(c) The boys will be hung.
(d) The boys will be whipped publicly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Shen Ding taken the provincial exam before this time?

2. What do Hong and Chen do in Chongqing?

3. Why are the examinees searched?

4. Who is Lin Shi?

5. What is Chen unable to find to help the boys out of their dilemma?

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