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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. What does Lin tell Pei they must start considering about their futures?

2. What kind of flowers did Pei pick while walking with her father in Chapter 2?

3. What did the male managers shout as they waved their sticks at the working girls in the silk factory?

4. Why is Pei waiting impatiently for her mother at the beginning of the novel?

5. Who says "Remember to keep warm--you won't get sick if you keep warm!" in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mei-li do when Hong tells her he doesn't love her?

2. What does Pei learn about from Sui Ying?

3. What are the working conditions at the silk factory?

4. How do the monsoon rains affect the silk girls?

5. Describe Pei's experience on the boat to Canton with Lin.

6. Describe Pei's journey with her father.

7. What is Pei's reaction to the silk factory?

8. Describe the city of Yung Kee.

9. How does Pei feel she is treated differently after her hairdressing ceremony?

10. Why does Pao decide to send Pei to work in the silk trade?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Moi come to live in the girls' house? What is her role there? How does she show her respect and admiration for Auntie Yee?

Essay Topic 2

What is different about Sui Ying's circumstances that makes her hesitant about getting involved in the strike? What has she told Pei about her husband and dreams of the future? How is her death a commentary about being true to your inner desires when making a choice?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of the setting of the sisters' house on Pei's life. How does she feel different when she moves into this house? What does she like about it? How does it give her the comfort and security she is seeking?

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