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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. What is Chueh-hsin's hope for his son?

2. Why is Chueh-hui frustrated with his brothers?

3. Which of the following words does not describe Chin?

4. What instrument is Chueh-hsin playing his sad song on?

5. How does most of the Kao family treat servants and those of a lower class?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Chueh-hui feel critical about his brothers in Chapter 12?

2. Please describe Chin.

3. How does Uncle Ke-ting prepare for the fireworks show?

4. What does Chin think about going to the boys school?

5. How do the students respond when the governor does not keep his promise to meet their demands?

6. What secret does Chin share with her cousins about Chueh-hsin and Mei?

7. Why does Chueh-hui join students at the park after hearing what the soldiers have done?

8. What is a common theme seen in Chapters 4 through 6?

9. From what is shared in the first three chapters, how is the brothers' family best described?

10. Why is Cheuh-hsin hiding on New Year's Day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please explain the difference between protagonist and antagonist characters and their roles in a story. Who would be considered antagonist(s) and protagonist(s) in the story "Family" and how did you come to this conclusion?

Essay Topic 2

Please compare and contrast the romantic relationship of Chueh-hsin and Mei with that of Chueh-min and Chin. What outside influences have affected both relationships and how do the participants in each relationship fare because of these influences?

Essay Topic 3

Please explain the importance and role of a plot line and its various sub-parts. Choose two of the sub-parts of a plot line and analyze their use in the book "Family."

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