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

Short Answer Questions

1. How often do the rations arrive at Lunghua in July?

2. How many men enter the stadium as Jim climbs down the steps?

3. What is falling from the sky when Jim awakes at the beginning of Part 3, Chapter 32?

4. What has Jim been doing frequently since returning to Shanghai?

5. What was the original purpose of the concrete stadium where the prisoners spend the night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of this statement: "He had learned that having someone to care for was the same as being cared for by someone else."

Essay Topic 2

At one point early in the novel, Jim realizes that kindness "counts for nothing." Using examples from the text, discuss whether this point is proved or disproved by the rest of the story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Jim's reaction to violence changes over the course of the novel, both violence that he witnesses and experiences.

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