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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children are families usually permitted to have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

2. What also happens as the twins' dysentery is cured?
(a) They eat more.
(b) They sleep better.
(c) They fight and cry more.
(d) They start to talk.

3. The voice in Lin's head makes him realize his love for Manna is only _____.
(a) A symbol.
(b) A crush.
(c) A fantasy.
(d) Temporary.

4. What holiday do Manna and Lin prepare for at the end of "Waiting?"
(a) Chinese New Year.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Spring Festival.
(d) Mao's Birthday.

5. What does Haiyan think Lin's reaction to Manna's rape will be?
(a) He will try to kill Manna.
(b) He will try to kill Geng Yang.
(c) He will pretend it never happened.
(d) He will be understanding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lin go into the city so frequently after Manna gets pregnant?

2. Only a woman over the age of _______ would be expected to have bound feet.

3. Why won't Mrs. Su attend the wedding?

4. Why does Lin go to visit Hua and Shuyu at the match plant?

5. What does Manna show Lin from her locked box?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Hua agree with Lin's desire to divorce Shuyu?

2. In Chapter 12, time accelerates through years. What has changed or stayed the same?

3. After River and Lake are healthy again, does Manna and Lin's marriage become right and peaceful?

4. Do people in the hospital view Shuyu as a joke?

5. What about Ran Su's blessing makes Manna so upset?

6. Why doesn't Lin stay in the delivery room while Manna is giving birth?

7. How do Manna's worst fears appear to be coming true in Chapter 11?

8. Why does Lin think he and Manna shouldn't make love so much?

9. Why does Lin think they should tell Ran Su about Manna's rape as soon as possible?

10. What are the double standards of blame in Chapter 10?

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