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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 has Mei's disposition changed in Chapter 20 since the brothers have last seen her?

2. How does Jui-cheuh feel about being made to live outside the city in her state?

3. What must be done to Master Kao's coffin to keep him safe from curses?

4. Why has Uncle Ke-ting been stealing from his wife?

5. How does Jui-cheuh respond when she hears of Mei's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Master Kao respond to Ke-ting's misdeeds?

2. Why is Chien-erh burning paper money?

3. What happens when news of the looting comes to the Kao compound?

4. What is Cheuh-min's response to his arranged marriage?

5. Describe the boat ride the cousins are on in Chapter 19.

6. How does Cheuh-hsin try to help Cheuh-min with his arranged marriage?

7. Why do two policemen come to Cheuh-hui's magazine office?

8. Why are the women scared of the curse of the blood-glow?

9. What are Master Kao's last dying words to his grandsons?

10. What is the general response to the death of Master Kao?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How was foreshadowing used in this story? Do you think that the use of foreshadowing was helpful to you as a reader? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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