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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. Years earlier, which war had China lost?
2. How old was Little Sister the last time she saw Niang?
3. How long after Adeline's mother dies does her father remarry?
4. Why did mothers bind their little girls' feet?
5. How long is Adeline allowed to wear her medal?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Second Brother and Big Sister react to Adeline's medal at the dinner table?
2. How does Nai Nai die?
3. Where is Adeline's mother?
4. What mischievous trick does Big Brother play on Grandfather Ye Ye while he is sleeping?
5. Describe the difference in clothing between Adeline and her siblings versus Little Brother and Little Sister's new clothing.
6. Why does Father give her a map and why is it significant?
7. Describe Adeline's relationship with PLT.
8. How does Little Sister react to Niang when she finally arrives in Shanghai and how does Niang respond?
9. Describe PLT's death.
10. Who does Father remarry after their mother dies?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Adeline believes her siblings never forgive her for the death of their mother. Cite specific examples that demonstrate her siblings' dislike of her and instances where they break from their typical treatment of her.
Essay Topic 2
Adeline's "egg-less" state while at Sacred Heart is symbolic of her life and lifestyle during this time. Using the eggs as a symbol, describe and explain Adeline's life while at the school.
Essay Topic 3
Examine the relationship between Ye Ye and Father, his son. Using the King Lear reference as a guide, describe Ye Ye's position in the family compared to how many Asians view and revere their older family members. Compare and contrast the "typical" grandfather - father relationship and household position versus the one given to Ye Ye in the novel.
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