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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 83-103.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Chen done as a result of his mother's tutelage?
(a) Passed the first government examination for a position.
(b) Written a musical score for the emperor.
(c) Created new strains of roses.
(d) Taught his cousin how to read and write.

2. What do the boys find when they arrive at Chengdu?
(a) A long line.
(b) The city is closed due to a plague.
(c) The soldiers are not allowing anyone else in until the next day.
(d) There is no one at the gates.

3. What does Hong promise Fei Qun?
(a) To make Chen write down his schedule.
(b) To personally deliver a letter.
(c) To make sure Chen arrives at the examination on time.
(d) To make Chen study several hours every night.

4. Who is Hong observing to decide if the man can be trusted?
(a) Wang Be.
(b) Ye Po.
(c) Wong Be.
(d) Ye Pan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what century is "The Examination" set?

2. To whom does Zhu Tong speak as an equal?

3. What does Ye Pan give Hong before Hong leaves?

4. Why does Chen accede to his school master's request?

5. Where are the highest government exams taken?

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