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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. Who does life's cruelty prey on?

2. What does Mrs. Jin find too wide about the reporter?

3. What can't Fei do in his mother's presence?

4. Where does Fei want his mother to die?

5. What no longer exists in Beijing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Teacher Fei see his mother?

2. How did Mrs. Jin change her fortunes?

3. Why does Yilan feel powerless against Fusang?

4. What becomes Teacher Fei's obsession?

5. What is Kindness about?

6. How does Moyan come to see her past?

7. How was Fei's upbringing?

8. Does Yilan like this idea?

9. What is the effect of Fusang finding her son?

10. How are Susu's actions perceived?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the differences between a novel and a short story in terms of the following?

1. Language.

2. Character.

3. Structure.

Essay Topic 2

Does any character prove themselves to be honest in the book? How does their honesty, or lack of honesty affect their lives?

Essay Topic 3

What do the character's problems with finding happiness teach them about life? How do they react to life's challenges? Does anyone in the book actually find happiness?

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