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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 unable to find to help the boys out of their dilemma?
(a) His letter from his father.
(b) His diploma.
(c) His letter from his school master.
(d) His examination appointment.

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

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

4. What does Chen worry about concerning the customs officers?
(a) They will keep Hong from entering since Hong is not a scholar.
(b) Not having any money for a bribe.
(c) Losing his jad ink stone.
(d) They will not believe he is a scholar.

5. How many times has Shen Ding taken the provincial exam before this time?
(a) 1.
(b) 0.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sun Qi?

2. Why does Hong shake his walking stick at two men?

3. What is one of the dangers of the river?

4. What do Hong and Chen do in Chongqing?

5. Who is Lin Shi?

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