Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1

1. Why was Yang Ru-shan's main duty in life to produce male heirs?

2. What was the only valuable asset that Yang Ru-shan had to sell in order to gain the money he needed?

3. Why was Yang Ru-shan in need of more money?

4. What was the first thing that attracted General Xue's attention to Fang-Yu?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2

5. What happens to cause Dr. Xia to leave his children and his home?

6. Why does Dr. Xia give potions to...
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