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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who was the tour guide on Guan's trip to the Yellow Mountains?
2. On what date is the body involved in the main crime of this book found?
3. How does Yu feel about the case in Chapter 10?
4. Who is Lai Guojun?
5. What year was the photograph Chen finds in Guan's photo album dated?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the murder victim's name, and why is it significant?
2. Who is Bao Guozhang, and how does he help Chen?
3. Who is Lai Guojun, and why did his relationship with Guan change?
4. How does Wang's news in Chapter 18 affect Chen's focus?
5. When an emergency meeting is held for all involved with the case, what is announced and how does Chen feel about it?
6. How do Yu's frustrations with the case in Chapter 10 compare with Chen's previous frustrations?
7. What does Chen find when he returns to Guan's dormitory for the third time?
8. How is the body at the center of the book's crime found?
9. What surprising news does Wang announce to Chen during their dinner date in Chapter 18?
10. What does Lu ask Chen for at the housewarming party, and what does Chen's response suggest about their relationship?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Loss is a prominent theme in "Death of a Red Heroine". Discuss the personal and professional losses of at least two characters.
Essay Topic 2
Chen and Yu are both very dedicated to solving the crime of Gun's death; however, they go about it in different ways. Compare and contrast Chen and Yu's approach to the case, investigation methods, and willingness to 'break the rules'.
Essay Topic 3
Many characters help Chen in his investigation, and without their help, he likely would never have been able to solve the crime. Which three characters do you feel were most instrumental in assisting Chen in solving the mystery of Guan's murder?
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