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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the man describe the girl's maneuvering?
(a) Reckless.
(b) Confident.
(c) Nonchalant.
(d) Vigilant.

2. Which instrument played songs that broke Meilan's heart?
(a) An exotic one.
(b) The violin.
(c) Graceful serenades from the erhu.
(d) The pipa.

3. What print is the girl's dress?
(a) Yellow and red polka dots.
(b) Green and yellow stars.
(c) Blue and white stripes.
(d) Pink and purple floral.

4. What would soften people's criticism of Meilan?
(a) Having a child.
(b) Looking less attractive.
(c) Being less successful.
(d) Acting her age.

5. What gift did Mei's neighbor like to give her?
(a) Paper lanterns.
(b) Blooming flowers.
(c) Bamboo flutes.
(d) Paintings of waterfalls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the man's wife have a tumor?

2. How does Mr. Chang know that his nickname will stick?

3. Why do some of Mrs. Tang's friends envy her?

4. How does the girl react when told she reminds men of their dead wives?

5. What did Mrs. Lu guard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does she do next?

2. What is Sweeping Past about?

3. Why does the old man approach the girl?

4. What is the metaphor of A House Fire?

5. What is the end result?

6. What is Souvenir about?

7. What is the nature of their secrets?

8. What is Number Three, Garden Road about?

9. What is the girl's situation?

10. How does the story end?

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