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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lin's ghost tell Tao Chi'en?

2. Why is no effort made to revive Tao Chi'en's dead baby?

3. What must Eliza amputate from a man with gangrene?

4. How does Tao find out that Joaquin has been killed?

5. What is the name of Joaquin's gang member?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the prostitutes that travel with Joe Bonecrusher with the singsong girls. What is the main difference in their situations? What is the significance of setting up this obvious juxtaposition in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the minor character Ah Toy. What seems to be her driving force? Why is it important that a woman doing horrible things has such a long lifespan ahead of her? What message does that convey to the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, irony surrounds Jacob Todd. Describe two things that are ironic about Jacob and explain why they are ironic. How do these instances of irony shape his story line?

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