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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who throws a cup of tea at an ancient painting when the Japanese visit him at his home?

2. When Hulan receives a letter from Jiaguo while she's living in Kunming, who reads it to her?

3. In Chapter 15, who destroys the hospital kitchen in anger because they won't serve him?

4. What does Winnie give Peanut when she visits her at the rooming house in Shanghai?

5. Who does Winnie think is Pearl's father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What keeps Winnie determined to create a better life for herself after Wen Fu continually abuses and humiliates her? Does she have a strong sense of hope? How is this hope realized through her determination?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the last few hours of Winnie's father's life. How does he manage to get the better of Wen Fu? Does you agree with San Ma's comment that he left Wen Fu a curse? Is this curse an appropriate punishment for Wen Fu's criminal behavior toward Winnie and her father?

Essay Topic 3

Winnie often says of Auntie Du that she was a good person. Provide examples from the novel that reflect Auntie Du's kindness and the ways in which she tried to help Winnie at her trial and while she is in prison.

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