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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 does Mr. Chang know that his nickname will stick?

2. How does the man describe the girl's maneuvering?

3. What are the pharmacy workers talking about?

4. Why does Ailin conceal the sisterhood pact from Ying?

5. How much does land cost on Garden Road?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the six women plan to deal with house fires?

2. Why is Ailin alone?

3. What is the effect of the promise?

4. How are the views of the old man and girl similar?

5. How is Ailin made to blame by her friends?

6. What is the nature of their secrets?

7. What is the girl's situation?

8. What is the metaphor of A House Fire?

9. What is the significance of moving home?

10. What pact does Ailin make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the meaning of each of the stories' titles? How much do the titles foreshadow each story?

Essay Topic 2

How does the upbringing of a character affect their life? What does the story say about Yiyun Li''s own character and the themes she has expressed the stories?

Essay Topic 3

What does the reader learn about friendship in each of the stories? Why is this such an important lesson to learn?

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