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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. At what time on the night she died did Guan's neighbor see her leave her dorm with a suitcase?

2. Where is Yu in Chapter 13?

3. What is Yu's father known as?

4. Where does Chen go to examine Guan's photos in Chapter 12?

5. What do Yu and Chen agree on regarding the political aspects of the case?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chen find when he returns to Guan's dormitory for the third time?

2. What surprising news does Wang announce to Chen during their dinner date in Chapter 18?

3. Who is Lai Guojun, and why did his relationship with Guan change?

4. Who is Bao Guozhang, and how does he help Chen?

5. When an emergency meeting is held for all involved with the case, what is announced and how does Chen feel about it?

6. What is the murder victim's name, and why is it significant?

7. What does Lu ask Chen for at the housewarming party, and what does Chen's response suggest about their relationship?

8. How can Wu's photography career be described?

9. What is Party Secretary Li Guoha's relationship to Chen, and what evidence is there of this relationship in Chapter 4?

10. What did Chen do for Yu that surprised Yu and changed the way he thought of Chen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define 'villian' and determine who is the villain of "Death of a Red Heroine". What characteristics of this character earn him or her the title of 'villain'?

Essay Topic 2

Loss is a prominent theme in "Death of a Red Heroine". Discuss the personal and professional losses of at least two characters.

Essay Topic 3

Chen and Yu are both very dedicated to solving the crime of Gun's death; however, they go about it in different ways. Compare and contrast Chen and Yu's approach to the case, investigation methods, and willingness to 'break the rules'.

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