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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Wen Fu's injuries from the jeep accident?

2. Who breaks the table legs in half so it is small enough to get out of Jiang Sao-yen's study?

3. Who is Mouchou, Sorrowfree?

4. What wish does Winnie give her roommates when she leaves jail?

5. How old is Winnie when the war ends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Helen make up the story about having a brain tumor? What makes her tell Pearl it's a hoax, but not her friend Winnie? Do you think it is ironic that Helen uses a lie to get Winnie and Pearl to tell the truth? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What does Winnie remember about her mother, particularly the last day she spent with her? How does Winnie's mother's disappearance change the course of Winnie's life? Provide several examples that show how Winnie feels about not having her mother to guide her.

Essay Topic 3

The loss of her three children in China is a great source of pain during Winnie's life. Describe the circumstances of their death and why Winnie feels responsible. Do you agree or disagree with Winnie's feelings of responsibility?

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