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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. In Part 2: Chapter 7, how late does Nick sleep?
2. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how tall is the building that Charlie owns?
3. In Part 2: Chapter 14, where did Jack Bing just return from?
4. In Part 2: Chapter 10, in the poll of the richest man in China, what should Mr. Bing be ranked?
5. In Part 2: Chapter 13, where are Colette and her friends going?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Part 2, Chapter 13, why does Colette stop the fashion show?
2. In Part 2: Chapter 11, how is the church described that Corinna takes Kitty to?
3. In Part 3: Chapter 6, what does Gaoliang say about Carlton and his business?
4. In Part 2: Chapter 5, what advice does Charlie remember from his father?
5. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why does Shaoyen not want Carlton to have anything to do with Rachel?
6. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is said about Astrid's family in a magazine article?
7. In Part 2: Chapter 15, what are Good Class Bungalows?
8. In Part 3: Chapter 1, what story does Kitty tell in her apology to Ada?
9. In Part 3: Chapter 8, why does Peik Lin become concerned for Rachel?
10. In Part 3, Chapter 9, how is it learned what is wrong with Rachel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses a variety of methods to provide background information about characters. What are some ways that the author provides background information about characters? Why is the background information provided important for readers?
Essay Topic 2
In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
Essay Topic 3
In China, much of the action takes place in Shanghai. What is special about Shanghai? What does it represent in the novel?
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