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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. Gladys cared for wounded during which war?

2. On her journey to China, in which European city did Gladys spend the night with another young woman?

3. What was Mrs. Ching?

4. While on the train, Gladys discovered that which two countries were fighting?

5. Why did Gladys first refuse to buy the child?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gladys describe one of her foot-inspecting visits to a village?

2. In Chapters 5 and 6, how did Gladys use the opportunities that came her way to spread her message?

3. Was the British consulate official in Japan right in scolding Gladys?

4. How did Gladys show courage in her journey through Russia on the way to China in Chapter 2?

5. Did Gladys want to buy Ninepence at first?

6. Describe Gladys' arrival in China.

7. In Chapter 3, how did Gladys manage to get on a ship for Japan?

8. Was Gladys'convention ruined by the guest speaker failing to arrive?

9. How was Gladys able to use the inn to share her faith?

10. Why did Mrs. Ching not cooperate with Gladys when they first met?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In her lifetime, Gladys was a citizen of first England and then China. Compare and contrast Gladys' descriptions of these two countries. Include a comparison of the people and Gladys' work within each country.

Essay Topic 2

The movie The Inn of the Sixth Happiness takes many liberties with Gladys' life and incorporates a love story into the plot. How do you think Gladys responded to this? Should movies or books about a historical figure be allowed to alter the facts for the sake of entertaining the audience? Did Gladys' life need a love story to make it interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Gladys had several encounters with men who were strongly opposed to her message but eventually were converted to Christianity. Cite one example. What was Gladys' method for reaching the man? How long did it take for him to change? What was the result of his change?

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