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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 long did it take Gladys to earn her fare to China?

2. What was the name of the missionary couple for whom Gladys worked in England?

3. What did Gladys tell the woman who was holding a child?

4. What did Gladys' Chinese name mean?

5. Why did Mrs. Lawson tell Gladys not to undress for bed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Gladys able to use the inn to share her faith?

2. In Chapters 5 and 6, how did Gladys use the opportunities that came her way to spread her message?

3. How was Gladys received by Mrs. Lawson?

4. In Chapter 3, why did Gladys decide to trust the young woman in Vladivostok and follow the old man?

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

6. Did Gladys exceed the low expectations that the mission society committee in England had for her?

7. How does Gladys describe one of her foot-inspecting visits to a village?

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

9. How did Gladys show courage in her journey through Russia on the way to China in Chapter 2?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In her lifetime, Gladys was a citizen of first England and then China. Compare and contrast Gladys' descriptions of these two countries. Include a comparison of the people and Gladys' work within each country.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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