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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. When do Niang's plans for Big Sister come to light?

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

3. In addition to being president, what else will the winner be?

4. How does Adeline sneak over to Wu Chun-mei's house?

5. Who greets Adeline when she awakens?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene as all of the boarders leave for the holidays.

2. How does Father react to the situation?

3. Describe how Adeline realizes Niang has learned about the secret gift from Grand Aunt.

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

5. Describe the scene when the Shilling family and Adeline arrive at the Shanghai household.

6. How does Adeline finally leave St. Joseph's?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Do you consider Adeline to be courageous? Why or why not? Write an essay on how you define courage and whether or not Adeline fits these requirements.

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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