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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is deemed to be worth a high ransom?
(a) Chen.
(b) Ye Pan.
(c) Hong.
(d) The Captain's daughter.

3. Why did Chen go to from where he is returning?
(a) He works half a day to earn money to take exams.
(b) He is learning to swim.
(c) A scholar in a nearby town summons him.
(d) He went there to register.

4. What does Hong make sure of in Chongqing?
(a) That the White Lotus contact knows he is there.
(b) That Chen is charged only the reduced rate for scholars.
(c) That Chen gets several nights of good sleep.
(d) That his letters are sent securely.

5. Where do Hong and Chen go after stopping in Wuhan?
(a) They return home.
(b) Juijiang.
(c) They stay in Wuhan for more exams.
(d) They return to Chongqing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Chen traveling?

2. What does Hong agree to do?

3. Who is impressed by Chen's robes?

4. What does Chen worry about concerning the customs officers?

5. What does a grocer advise Chen after the second session of exams?

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