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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. When do Niang's plans for Big Sister come to light?
(a) Chinese New Year 1948.
(b) On Adeline's birthday.
(c) On her future husband's birthday.
(d) On Big Sister's birthday.

2. What does Niang find in her pocket when she returns?
(a) A new book.
(b) A new doll.
(c) The silver coin from Aunt Baba.
(d) A piece of birthday cake.

3. Why does a classmate mysteriously assign her egg to Adeline?
(a) She feels bad for her.
(b) Her mother sends them to her and she hates eating them, so she gave it to Adeline instead.
(c) She wants to be Adeline's friend.
(d) She wants to make Adeline sick.

4. What happens to the other students at St. Joseph's?
(a) They are imprisoned by the Communists.
(b) They are kidnapped by the Communists.
(c) They escape the Communists and leave Tianjin.
(d) They run away from the school.

5. Who discovers that Niang learns about the gift that Big Sister is hiding from her?
(a) Aunt Baba.
(b) Big Sister.
(c) Adeline.
(d) Little Sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Adeline dropped off?

2. How does Adeline feel after winning the class presidency?

3. What surprise does Adeline make in her speech?

4. Who is the most popular girl in school for her wealth and brains?

5. Who meets the family at the gangplank?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the political situation when Adeline boards the plane for Tianjin.

2. What is Adeline's initial punishment from Niang and what does Adeline wish for?

3. What does Adeline fantasize about at night?

4. Describe the room where Adeline is left when she arrives at St. Joseph's.

5. Describe the scene at Big Sister's wedding.

6. How does Father react to the situation?

7. How does November 30th become Adeline birthday date?

8. How is Adeline finally able to attend Wu Chen-mei's birthday party?

9. Describe what happens with the wedding gifts that arrive at the house.

10. Why does Adeline reject the egg she is finally given? What reason does she give for not eating it?

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