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1. When is the museum closed?
A. Tuesday
B. Saturday
C. Sunday
D. Wednesday
A. Tuesday
2. Where is Sam Tung Uk Museum?
A. Tsuen Wan
B. Sai Kung
C. Mongkok
D. Sam Shing
A. Tsuen Wan
3. Celery and onion represents _________________.
A. Diligence and intelligence
B. Patience and knowledge
C. Being kind and helpful
D. Being talkative and kind
A. Diligence and intelligence
4. Lettuce symbolizes _______________.
A. Happiness
B. Good luck
C. Long life
D. Being rich
D. Being rich
5. Taro symbolizes ______________
A. Wealth and prosperity in life
B. Health and joy in the family
C. The wishes of having many offspring
D. Strength and bravery in challenges
C. The wishes of having many offspring
6. What does this picture mean? It is hope that the child can ________.
A. Stay healthy and strong
B. Have more siblings
C. Get good grades in exams
D. Make more friends
C. Get good grades in exams
7. Wooden combs are traditionally used in Chinese pre-wedding ceremonies. What is their symbolic meaning?
A. A life filled with happiness
B. Bride and groom to grow old together
C. Prosperity and wealth for the couple
D. A future full of success
B. Bride and groom to grow old together
In this Spring Ox Picture (春牛圖) of 2018 “Year of the Dog”, the God of Vegetation Growth is barefoot and has cuffed his pants. Do you know if this means a rainy year or dry year?
A. Rainy year
B. Dry year
9. There are some colorful motifs in Sam Tung Uk Museum with hidden auspicious meanings. Bats symbolize ________.
A) Blessings
B) Longevity
C) Wealth
D) Happiness
A. Blessings
How many lion heads are shown in the museum?
A. 15
B. 25
C. 30
D. 10
B. 25
11. Phoenixes symbolizes _______
A) Eternal love
B) Great success
C) Rebirth and renewal
D) Courage and strength
B) Great success
12. People in some traditional villages of Hong Kong hold a lantern lighting ceremony to celebrate __________________.
D. The birth of a newborn son
13. What is the name of this museum?
A. Hong Kong Museum of History
B. Sam Tung Uk Museum
C. Sam Dung Ok Museum
D. Three Houses Museum
B. Sam Tung Uk Museum
14. When has it been open to the public?
A. 1997
B. 1987
C. 1967
C. 1897
B. 1987
15. What food is it?
A. Rice dumplings
B. Egg tarts
C. Almond cookies
D. Fried rice dumplings
D. Fried rice dumplings
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16. A basin meal generally includes pork, radish, squid, mushrooms, and chicken. The meats are placed in the ____________.
Upper layer
17. Radish symbolizes _______.
A. Good health
B. Good luck
C. Good fortune
D. Goodbye
B. Good luck
18. In the Piu Sik (floating color) Parade, a group of _______ year old children are dressed up as characters from myth.
C. 4-5
19. Why is the parade called Piu Sik (飄色）？
A. The colors of the costumes change while they dance.
B. The children wear costumes that look like clouds.
C. The children appear as if they are floating in the air.
D. The parade is held in a place with a lot of mist and fog.
C. The children appear as if they are floating in the air.
20. If the God of Vegetation Growth (芒神） is wearing straw sandals, it will be a ________ year.
A. wet
B. dry
C. good
D. hot
B. dry
21. The Tung Shing has been used as a reference for selecting dates in order to _______.
A. Avoid misfortune.
B. Plan festivals.
C. Ensure good harvests.
D.. Celebrate special events.
A. Avoid misfortune
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22. People usually read a book called ________ before moving into a new home.
A. Wei Tong
B. Tung Shing
C. Bamboo Tin
D. Autumn leave
B. Tung Shing
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23. What is the name of these traditional Chinese garments?
A.Cheongsam
B. Cheongfu
C. Cheongkwan
D. Keipo
A. Cheongsam
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What’s the main color of the roof tile?
A. Brown
B. Black
C. Grey
D. White
B. Black
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What’s the name of the dumpling mentioned in the museum?
A. Ham Shui dumpling
B. Fui Seoi Zung
C. Ham Yuk Zung
D. Laap Cheong Zung
B. Fui Seoi Zung