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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Chen calm himself as he prepares to take the exam?
(a) By methodically preparing his ink and brushes.
(b) By repeating a mantra.
(c) By pacing.
(d) By meditation.

2. To what position is Wei Xi being promoted?
(a) National Magistrate.
(b) Governor of Beijing.
(c) That of Ni Fenglin.
(d) To the Emperor's council.

3. What will Hong learn from Tang Wangai at the tomb?
(a) The next secret step in the White Lotus.
(b) Where do find General Ma.
(c) The last question on Chen's examination.
(d) Where and when to find Ni Fenglin.

4. What is the name of Chen's position in the last exam?
(a) Hui-Yuan.
(b) Yu-Bao.
(c) Hulan-Shi.
(d) Ni-Gai.

5. What happens after the boat leaves the port where it takes on some cargo?
(a) The boat sinks.
(b) The boat is attacked by pirates.
(c) The boat can barely float as it has too much weight on it.
(d) The boat loses its rudder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hong say he cannot see Chen as a magistrate?

2. Who is Meng Dafu?

3. At what does General Ma think Hong is a natural?

4. Who is the highest ranking minister below the emperor?

5. Where are Hong and Chen housed in Beijing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Chen is invited out by three other scholars?

2. Why do the brothers stop in Qufu and who do they meet there? What does he ask them to do?

3. How does Hong find information about the locusts and his village?

4. Where do the brothers finally stop after the Yellow River plain and where do they stay there?

5. What happens when Hong goes to deliver his letter from Ye Pan?

6. What does Hong decide to do after Chen takes a position and what does Sun Qi give Hong?

7. What is available to Chen for a position, what is he considering and how does Hong feel about Chen making up his mind?

8. How is Chen feeling when he starts his examination in Beijing and how does he feel at the end of it?

9. What happens with Hong after he receives the message from Tang?

10. How far do the brothers take the Grand Canal, and what are they told at the end of it? What do they decide to do about the information?

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