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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 Xie and Guan got in a physical altercation over Wu, whose side did Wu take?

2. Who takes Chen to take a few days off in Chapter 33?

3. What is concerning to Secretary Li and Internal Security about the case?

4. Chen is also given a tape in Chapter 32; what is on that tape?

5. How does Chen's mother feel about his career?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Old Hunter warn Chen about in Chapter 26?

2. In Chapter 28, what does Secretary Li inform Chen of, regarding the case?

3. What does Chen do while unable to sleep in Chapter 29?

4. What information about the case does Old Hunter meet with Chen to share with him in Chapter 26?

5. What role does Lu's restaurant play in Chapter 31?

6. What does Chen conclude about himself and his future actions at the end of the book?

7. How does the speed and outcome of Wu's trial reflect the changing political scene in China at the time of the book?

8. What does Xie share with Chen about her relationship with Wu?

9. Describe the situation when Chen meets Xie.

10. What new assignment is Chen given in Chapter 37, and what does Chen think about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reflect on the title, "Death of a Red Heroine". Where does it come from? Why might the author have selected this title? Do you feel it is the most appropriate title for this story? Would you chose a different title?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the tone and mood (separately) of "Death of a Red Heroine", at what point(s) they change, how they change, and why.

Essay Topic 3

What role does the literary technique of irony play is "Death of a Red Heroine"? What types of irony are seen in the story, and where do they appear? What purpose do they serve?

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