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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. In what position was Gladys able to travel to villages during the war?

2. One of Gladys' children reminded her about Moses parting which body of water?

3. How many children did Gladys take through the mountains to Madame Chiang's?

4. As Gladys considered whether or not to flee, what verse did she read?

5. How many of the students gathered in the square renounced Christianity?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why had Mr. Lu not returned to the mule inn?

2. What did Chu En do in Yangcheng?

3. Who were Gladys' unlikely companions during her time at the prison, and how did they support her?

4. Did Gladys have immediate success at the prison?

5. Were the lamas surprised by the visit of Gladys and Dr. Huang?

6. What prompted Gladys to return to England?

7. Do you think Gladys should have acted as a spy for the Chinese general?

8. Why did Lao Dah interrogate Gladys?

9. What difficulties did Gladys face on the journey to Madame Chiang's?

10. Were the Christian Chinese students who were gathered into a town square courageous?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Gladys' Chinese name and nicknames, including the subtitle of her book. How does a name reflect or characterize the person to whom it is given? How do Gladys' names reflect her? Are they accurate? Would you have chosen a different name for her? If so, what would it be and why?

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 acted courageously at many times during her life. Was Gladys truly courageous, or did she have no choice under the circumstances? Defend your answer with three specific situations from the book.

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