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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 253-269.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what province do Lao Chen and Lao Hong live?
(a) Hunan.
(b) Sichuan.
(c) Jiangsu.
(d) Shaanix.

3. Why do the two boys intend to go there?
(a) To find a bride for Chen.
(b) So Chen can take the provincial exams.
(c) To light candles for their mother in the temple.
(d) To find a bride for their younger sister.

4. What does the ship do in its next port?
(a) Take on cargo.
(b) Take on several new passengers.
(c) Dry dock to fix a leak.
(d) Change sails.

5. What do Hong and Chen travel on towards Beijing?
(a) A dusty road.
(b) The Yangtze River.
(c) The Great Wall.
(d) The Grand Canal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chen apply to do in Tianquan?

2. What is the name of the torture Hong endures?

3. How does Hong explain his choice to General Ma?

4. What does Hong do as Chen is studying?

5. Why do Hong and Chen pour rice on the doorstep of a house?

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