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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. How does Cheuh-hui feel about the boys shooting fireworks at the dancers?

2. How old was Ming-Feng when she was sent to be a servant?

3. When does Chin mention her attending the boys' school to her mother?

4. What was it that kept Chueh-hsin and Mei from marrying?

5. What do Chin and Cheuh-min think of the boys shooting fireworks at the dancers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Chang feel about Chin wanting to go to a boys' school?

2. How does Chueh-hui spend his house arrest?

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

4. How does Chueh-hui vent his frustrations while under his house arrest?

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

6. What is on Ming-feng's mind in Chapter 4?

7. How does Chueh-hui think of Ming-feng in Chapter 3?

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

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

10. What does Yeh yeh lecture Chueh-hui about in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please describe the religion setting in China at the time this story takes place. What role, if any, does religion play in the story and in the lives of some of the main characters. Do you think that religion was portrayed negatively, positively, or objectively in this story?

Essay Topic 2

Please choose on character to analyze using the five categories studied in your daily lessons.

Essay Topic 3

Pathos was used in this book. Please explain what pathos is and how it was used in this story.

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