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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. As a child, what did Gladys want to become?

2. Which old missionary did Gladys expect to see upon arriving in China?

3. Who joined Gladys in her mission work?

4. Who was given the job of grabbing the lead mules from the mule trail?

5. Gladys' occupation as listed on her passport was changed from "missionary" to what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Did Gladys have a reason to be afraid when awakened one night during the convention?

3. In Chapter 2, how did Gladys discover that her train was being attacked?

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

5. How did Dr. and Mrs. Fisher influence Gladys?

6. Was Gladys'convention ruined by the guest speaker failing to arrive?

7. Describe the difficulties that Gladys faced on her journey through Russia, in Chapter 2.

8. How did Mrs. Lawson's death leave Gladys?

9. Did Gladys want to buy Ninepence at first?

10. Did Gladys leave China during the Chinese-Japanese War?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gladys had several encounters with men who were strongly opposed to her message but eventually were converted to Christianity. Cite one example. What was Gladys' method for reaching the man? How long did it take for him to change? What was the result of his change?

Essay Topic 2

Gladys ends her autobiography by saying, "My heart is full of praise that one so insignificant, uneducated and ordinary in every way could be used to His glory and for the blessing of His people in poor persecuted China." This paradoxical theme of an insignificant parlor maid performing great accomplishments appears throughout the book. Cite three examples from the book where "insignificant, uneducated and ordinary" Gladys accomplishes great things.

Essay Topic 3

Gladys had four significant arrivals during her life: her first arrival in China, her return to England, her arrival in Hong Kong, and her visit to America. Compare and contrast these four arrivals. How were they similar? How were they different? How did each country treat Gladys? How did Gladys feel about each country?

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