Pavilion of Women: A Novel of Life in the Women's Quarters Quiz

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Ying's actions in bringing Madame Wu's attention back to the needs of the physical world are an echo of the actions of which character in an earlier chapter? (from Chapter 9)

Fengmo, when he brings Madame Wu's attention to the similarities between their characters (Chapter 8).

Old Gentleman, when he recognizes the power of Madame Wu's intellect and soul (Chapter 3).

Mr. Wu, when he again tells Madame Wu that he no longer desires her (Chapter 1).

Ch'iuming, when she brought Madame Wu's attention back from the sky and the stars (Chapter 8).

At the end of the chapter, when narration shifts perspective from Madame Wu to Rulan, this is a change in what technical element of storytelling? (from Chapter 2)

Structure.

Dialogue.

Plot.

Point of view.

How does Tsemo die? (from Chapter 13)

In a plane crash.

After contracting a fatal sexually transmitted disease.

As the result of a fight with street bandits.

After a fight with his violently jealous older brother.

A "flashback" is a literary technique in which narration shifts from a present day storyline / plot into a portrayal / narration of an incident in the past. What part of Chapter 14 might be described as a "flashback"? (from Chapter 14)

Ch'iuming telling Madame Wu how she and Rulan are planning to leave.

The narration of what happened between Fengmo and the woman in New York.

The narration of how the once-strong friendship between Madame Wu and Madame Kang is coming to an end.

Madame Wu telling Linyi and Fengmo that their children must be born in the family compound.

Several times throughout the narrative, here and in other sections, the novel emphasizes how much attention Madame Wu pays to her appearance. Which of the novel's themes does this relate to, and why? (from Chapter 5)

The exploration of the power of compassion: Madame Wu demonstrates spiritual self-care by making sure she is beautiful.

The exploration of Christian allegory and philosophy: Christian teaching emphasizes the importance of physical appearance.

The exploration of the male / female relationship: it shows how little Madame Wu cares about her what her husband thinks of her.

The exploration of the body / soul relationship: it shows how much Madame Wu values the physical over the spiritual.