Interactive grammar exercise (articles) from “Saimdang, Light’s Diary” Part 5

Saimdang firmly tells Lee Won-su that he must study hard and pass ______ civil service exams next year.
1. a
2. an
3. the
Returning home, Saimdang tries to be ______ good neighbor with the deposed Queen.
1. a
2. an
Saimdang’s son, Hyun-ryong, walks out of the house after ______ argument, and Woo (the youngest) follows him.
1. a
2. an
Rebuked by Saimdang’s words, Lee Gyeom tries to paint again for ______ next several days.
1. a
2. an
3. the
Ji-yoon and Han Sang-hyun begin looking for ______ present-day location of Saimdang’s home in Hanyang (now Seoul).
1. a
2. an
3. the
The King orders Lee Gyeom to establish ______ art center for Joseon where people, regardless of class, can hone their talents in arts and music for free.
1. a
2. an
The King asks Lee Gyeom to secretly investigate ______ corrupt activities of ______ ministers, including Min Chi-hyung.
1. a / a
2. an / an
3. the / the
Min Chi-hyung visits Lee Gyeom at Biikdang, bringing with him ______ peacock as ______ gift.
1. a / a
2. an / an
Saimdang recognizes Min Chi-hyung as ______ man who led ______ massacre of ______ monks and people at ______ temple.
1. a / a / a / a
2. an / an / an / an
3. the / the / the / the
Hye-jung finds ______ poem hidden between the pages of Saimdang’s diary.
1. a
2. an