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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. Which one of these things is NOT handed out to the class by Adeline's rival, Chen Lei-lei?

2. What is Adeline's favorite part of the ship?

3. How many people attend Big Sister's wedding?

4. How old is Adeline when she leaves her home and is separated from her Aunt Baba?

5. How much older is Big Sister's future husband than she?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Adeline's outing with Fourth Brother and Niang, including its final destination for her.

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

4. Describe what happens shortly after Adeline returns home after winning the class presidency.

5. What does Adeline fantasize about at night?

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

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

8. Which Shakespeare play does Adeline have an emotional reaction to during class and why?

9. Summarize Adeline's speech as a class president nominee.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of school and education plays a huge part in Adeline's life. Choose three educational institutions that Adeline attends. Describe each one and relate how school became a saving place and significant part of Adeline's world.

Essay Topic 2

There is great political upheaval during Adeline's childhood. Name two instances where Adeline's life is affected by the political environment and how she responds to these instances.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Adeline's life with the Shilling family to her everyday life with Niang and Father.

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