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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. Where is Adeline dropped off by Niang and Fourth Brother?

3. What does Big Sister do to keep her gift from Grand Aunt?

4. Who greets Adeline when she awakens?

5. Which one of these people is not on the journey to Hong Kong?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Adeline discover Big Sister's impending nuptials?

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

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

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

5. How does Father react to the situation?

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

7. What are some of the activities the children play while on the ship?

8. How do the students treat Adeline the next day at school after Niang's outrage?

9. What does Adeline fantasize about at night?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why the title of the book closely matches with Adeline's own life. In what ways are the two stories the same? In what ways are they different?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of abandonment is profound in this novel. Name three times where Adeline feels abandoned by her family and how she handles the situation.

Essay Topic 3

Niang can be considered the major source of Adeline's strife and unhappiness throughout the novel. Name 4 instances where she and Niang directly confront one another. How does Adeline handle the situation? How does Niang handle the situation? Why do you think each reacts in the way that they do?

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