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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. What did Mantze learn at Chang the Chen T'ai's house?
(a) To sew and read.
(b) To scrub and cook.
(c) To iron and clean.
(d) To cheat and steal.

2. In 1899, how was Lao's husband's opium use?
(a) Sickening him.
(b) At a high point.
(c) Gone.
(d) Mellowed.

3. What happened when two wives quarrel over Chang the Chen T'ai's favor one day?
(a) The master leaves.
(b) Lao was called to intervene.
(c) The shaman was called.
(d) Another wife was called to help.

4. What did Lao believe is the only thing a woman has?
(a) A well-kept home.
(b) Equal rights.
(c) Her own hands.
(d) A family of her own.

5. During the New Year's holiday of 1895, what did the Japanese do?
(a) Warn the country.
(b) Visit the area.
(c) Spread disease.
(d) Bomb the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What describes Mantze's marriage?

2. How did Lao feel at the end of the day while employed by Mrs. Burns?

3. While Mantze lives with her husband, what did her husband bring home?

4. How long did Mantze stay with her husband after their marriage?

5. In 1899, why did Lao share a pallet with her husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened with Lao when she quarreled with her mistress at Major Liu's house?

2. What happened to Mantze and her marriage?

3. How did Liu Ma help Lao?

4. What was Lao's life like while she lived with the civil officials?

5. Why did Lao make life plans for Mantze?

6. What happened the day a shaman arrived at Chang the Chen T'ai's house?

7. What did readers learn about Mantze as she charmed Third Mistress?

8. How did Lao feel about her overall life with Major Liu?

9. How did Lao help the master with the mistresses during a fight?

10. How was Lao's life with Chang the Chen T'ai?

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