Red Means Good Fortune Chapters 1-4 Quiz

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Explore key aspects of 'Red Means Good Fortune' in this engaging quiz. Assess your understanding of the main character Chin Jin Mun, his age, family role, and the cultural setting of Chinatown. Perfect for enhancing literary comprehension and cultural awareness.

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  • 2. 

    Where does the story take place?

    • Chinatown

    • Hong Kong

    • Boston

    • Bejing

    Correct Answer
    A. Chinatown
    Explanation
    The story takes place in Chinatown.

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  • 3. 

    Who is the main character?

    • Chin Jin Mun

    • Lew Wai Hing

    • Wong Lo You

    • Li Bao Liu

    Correct Answer
    A. Chin Jin Mun
    Explanation
    The main character in the given question is Chin Jin Mun.

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  • 4. 

    Who was Lew Wai Hing?

    • A slave girl

    • A singer

    • The mayor

    • Jin Mun's sister

    Correct Answer
    A. A slave girl
    Explanation
    Lew Wai Hing was a slave girl.

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  • 5. 

    How old is Chin Jin Mun?

    • 9

    • 12

    • 15

    • 18

    Correct Answer
    A. 12
    Explanation
    Chin Jin Mun is 12 years old. This is the correct answer because it is the only option provided that matches the question asking for his age.

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  • 6. 

    Where does Jin Mun's mom and sister live?

    • With Jin Mun and his father

    • In China

    Correct Answer
    A. In China
    Explanation
    Jin Mun's mom and sister live in China.

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  • 7. 

    What job does his father have?

    • A banker

    • A lawyer

    • Someone who does laundry

    • A cook

    Correct Answer
    A. Someone who does laundry
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, the correct answer suggests that the father's job is someone who does laundry. This implies that the father works in a profession related to laundry services, such as a laundry attendant or a laundry service provider.

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  • 8. 

    What does Jin Mun's brother do?

    • Work on the railroad

    • Work as a cook

    • Work as a banker

    • Work as a laundryman

    Correct Answer
    A. Work on the railroad
    Explanation
    Jin Mun's brother works on the railroad.

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  • 9. 

    Why did his fatther try to save money?

    • To send home

    • He was cheap.

    • He owed a lot of money.

    Correct Answer
    A. To send home
    Explanation
    The father tried to save money in order to send it back home. This suggests that the father had financial responsibilities or obligations towards his family or loved ones in another location. It implies that the father prioritized supporting his family over spending money on other things, indicating a sense of responsibility and care towards his loved ones.

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  • 10. 

    Why was Jin Mun upset?

    • His father treated him badly.

    • He was worried about Lew Wai Hing.

    • Someone stole his lunch.

    • He had detention

    Correct Answer
    A. He was worried about Lew Wai Hing.
    Explanation
    Jin Mun was upset because he was worried about Lew Wai Hing. The other options do not provide any indication of why he would be upset. His father treating him badly, someone stealing his lunch, or having detention may cause negative emotions, but they do not relate to his concern for Lew Wai Hing.

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  • 11. 

    How did Lew Wai Hing get to the United States?

    • She ran away.

    • She came on vacation

    • She was kidnapped.

    • Her parents sent her.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was kidnapped.
  • 12. 

    Why were they building the Transcontinental Railroad?

    • They were bored.

    • To connect the country

    • To make people rich

    • They wanted to explore

    Correct Answer
    A. To connect the country
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "To connect the country." The Transcontinental Railroad was built to connect the eastern and western parts of the United States, facilitating transportation, trade, and communication between the two regions. It played a crucial role in the expansion and development of the country, allowing for faster and more efficient movement of people, goods, and ideas across the nation.

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  • 13. 

    Why did Chin Jin MUn write his brother?

    • He was lonely.

    • He wanted advice.

    • He wanted money

    • His father told him to.

    Correct Answer
    A. He wanted advice.
    Explanation
    Chin Jin Mun wrote his brother because he wanted advice. This suggests that he was facing a problem or a situation for which he needed guidance or suggestions. It implies that he trusted his brother's judgment and believed that his brother could provide him with valuable insights or solutions. Writing to seek advice is a common practice when individuals are in need of guidance or direction, especially from someone they trust and respect.

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  • 14. 

    Why did the Chinese call the whites White Devils?

    • To be mean

    • They had been treated badly by them

    • They had pointy hats

    • It was a term of respect.

    Correct Answer
    A. They had been treated badly by them
    Explanation
    The Chinese called the whites White Devils because they had been treated badly by them. This suggests that the negative experiences and mistreatment inflicted upon the Chinese by the whites led to the labeling of the whites as "White Devils." The term was likely a way for the Chinese to express their anger, frustration, and resentment towards the whites based on their past interactions and treatment.

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  • 15. 

    How were Chinese treated?

    • Well

    • Badly

    • Ok

    Correct Answer
    A. Badly
    Explanation
    Chinese were treated badly.

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  • 16. 

    Did the police care if someone was kidnapped?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "No" because the question asks if the police care if someone was kidnapped. The answer "No" implies that the police do not care if someone is kidnapped.

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  • 17. 

    How much money would it cost to buy Lew Wai Hing?

    • 600-1000

    • 0-50

    • 100-200

    • 1000-2000

    Correct Answer
    A. 600-1000
    Explanation
    The given options provide a range of money amounts. The answer "600-1000" suggests that it would cost somewhere between 600 and 1000 units of currency to buy Lew Wai Hing.

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  • 18. 

    When did story take place?

    • The 1700's

    • Right after the Civil War

    • The 1960's

    • 2012

    Correct Answer
    A. Right after the Civil War
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "right after the Civil War." This can be inferred from the given options, as the other time periods mentioned (the 1700s, the 1960s, and 2012) do not align with the timeframe immediately following the Civil War.

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  • 19. 

    How does Jin Mun help his father?

    • Delivering clothes

    • Translating letters

    • BOTH

    • NEITHER

    Correct Answer
    A. BOTH
    Explanation
    Jin Mun helps his father by both delivering clothes and translating letters. This implies that Jin Mun assists his father in two different ways - by delivering clothes and by translating letters.

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  • 20. 

    What do you predict Chin Jin Mun's plan will be?  Write at keast 4 good sentences.

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