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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 143-164.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the examinees searched?
(a) To make sure they are carrying any bribe money.
(b) To see if they are carrying any more ink than they are allowed.
(c) To see if they are male.
(d) For cheating materials.

2. Who is Ye Pan?
(a) The official overseeing the exams.
(b) A puppeteer Hong meets.
(c) The man to whom Hong must deliver a letter.
(d) The man who is sharing Hong and Chen's quarters.

3. 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 whipped publicly.
(d) The boys will be hung.

4. From where is Chen returning?
(a) From swimming.
(b) From a visit with a scholar.
(c) From the Province capitol.
(d) From the rice paddies.

5. Who is Lin Shi?
(a) An old merchant who has traveled the river for years.
(b) Chen's mentor's father.
(c) The captain of the sailing vessel.
(d) Hong's contact in the White Lotus in Chongqing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Landlord Ma offer in order to convince Chen to marry his daughter?

2. What does Chen need that was difficult to get?

3. What does Hong make sure of in Chongqing?

4. What happens when the ship is traveling on an especially treacherous stretch of the river?

5. Where do Hong and Chen go after stopping in Wuhan?

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