The history of Chinese literature is a broad and profound subject, involving many aspects of ancient, modern and contemporary Chinese literature. The difficulty of the test varied according to the school, major, and examination institution. Generally speaking, the difficulty of the Chinese Literature History exam required candidates to have a solid foundation of literature and high reading, comprehension, and writing skills. The candidates needed to have a wide range of reading, including ancient classics, modern literature, contemporary literature, etc. At the same time, they needed to be able to skillfully use various literary analysis methods and techniques. However, the difficulty of the exam was not the only measure. The most important thing for examinees is to study and understand the course content seriously, actively participate in classes and discussions, and accumulate practical and creative experience, which will help improve the competitiveness and results of the exam.