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

2. With which book are the children most fascinated?

3. Which of these languages is not one of the three languages Ye Ye predicts will be left when all the world languages are distilled into just three?

4. What does Aunt Reine surprise the family with when she arrives?

5. What does Adeline wish with all her heart as she stays in her room?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Adeline fantasize about at night?

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

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

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

9. How is it decided who will sleep on the cots on the China Star?

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

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

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?

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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