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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. According to Chapter 15, when was the last time the boys saw their cousin Mei?

2. Why are the boys hurrying home to dinner at the beginning of the book?

3. Who seems to become nervous and quiet around Chin?

4. How old is Ming-Feng?

5. Who is Mei?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is life like on the compound in Chapter 17 when Chin comes to stay?

2. Please describe Chin.

3. How is Mei when her cousins first see her in Chapter 15?

4. What news does Chin share about Mei in Chapter 7?

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

6. What is the setting of Chapter 1?

7. How is Mama Huang described?

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

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

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 clarify the differences between mood, tone, and theme in a piece of literature. What is the mood and tone of "Family"? What is the main theme(s) of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Social classes and ranking are mentioned throughout the story. Please explain what role social class played in the lives of each of the three brothers and the role it played in the entirety of the story.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay stating whether or not you believe this novel should be considered a tragedy, please use examples from the novel. Please also identify any tragic hero and explain any tragic flaw that exists for that hero.

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