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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. Where did Gladys find the note, "Be ye not afraid of them--I am your God"?

2. Approximately how much did a fare to China cost?

3. With what did Gladys buy her first child?

4. In Chapter 8, what did the mandarin fail to see when speaking to Gladys?

5. To whom did Gladys introduce Mrs. Ching?

Short Essay Questions

1. What step finalized Gladys' immersion into China?

2. In Chapter 6, why did the woman not care if the child was out in the sun?

3. Why did Mrs. Ching not cooperate with Gladys when they first met?

4. Was the British consulate official in Japan right in scolding Gladys?

5. How did Gladys respond to the mandarin's request that she be a foot inspector?

6. In Chapter 8, what did the mandarin and Gladys disagree about?

7. Describe Gladys' mission work in England, before she left for China.

8. In Chapter 3, how did Gladys manage to get on a ship for Japan?

9. Did Gladys receive strong encouragement to become a missionary in China? Explain.

10. Do you think Gladys was right in being nervous about the interpreter in Vladivostok?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the title of Gladys' book. Is "The Little Woman" an accurate description for her? What did she accomplish despite being a little woman? Was her small stature beneficial?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the Gladys Aylward who left England in 1932 with Ai-Weh-Deh who returned twenty years later. Discuss the changes and similarities in both her outward appearance and her personality.

Essay Topic 3

Gladys led an extraordinary life and exceeded the expectations others had for her. Does she appear proud of her accomplishments in her autobiography? Support your answers with three examples from the book.

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