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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. Why do the orderlies ask Lin to teach the class?

2. What is the prognosis for Shuyu's back condition?

3. What holiday do Manna and Lin prepare for at the end of "Waiting?"

4. Why does the judge reject the divorce of the couple whose hearing is held before Lin and Shuyu's?

5. Why does Manna throw a temper tantrum while Lin is cooking dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Lin secretive?

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

3. Does Lin enjoy his wedding?

4. Is Bensheng greedy? Why or why not?

5. Does Lin love Manna?

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

7. Why is Hua not difficult to convince to go to Muji City?

8. Is Manna turning into a jealous wife?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about Geng Yang and what he embodies, represents, and provides.

Essay Topic 2

Through the book, Lin ponders "love" and questions his understanding of it. Respond to the following questions:

- What does Lin think "love" is?

- What does "love" mean to Lin?

Essay Topic 3

The heart is a recurring symbol in "Waiting." Write an essay about the relevance of when and how it is used and what it represents about the characters and relationships.

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