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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 freedom did Lao's mother allow her as a child?

2. During Lao's pregnancies, what was her life like?

3. Whom did Lao often play with at her husband's?

4. What happened to Lao's paternal grandparents?

5. What did Lao's sister do when their uncle came for a visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Lao when she was thirteen?

2. Why did Lao tell several stories and legends?

3. What happened to Fats'ai?

4. What situation helped Lao as she moved to her husband's home?

5. How were Lao's parents similar?

6. What effect did Lao's running wild have on her future?

7. What sort of jobs did Lao's father keep during her youth?

8. What began to happen to Lao's household before Mantze was born?

9. How did Lao's brother treat her?

10. What awful events did Lao endure during 1887-1888?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate Lao's writing style. Does she tell the story well, in a clear and understandable manner? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Why did Lao continually stay with her husband, through his numerous problems?

Essay Topic 3

What was Lao's specific message in writing her story?

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