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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. What part of the girl does the man find innocent?

3. Why is Meilan considered an opportunist by her siblings?

4. Why is the building's facade cracked?

5. How does Meilan escape her parents' nagging?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when they are approached by a man?

2. How does the story end?

3. What is the metaphor of A House Fire?

4. What is Sweeping Past about?

5. What pact does Ailin make?

6. What is the end result?

7. Why does the old man approach the girl?

8. What does the girl think will heal her boyfriend?

9. Why is the woman unmarried?

10. What does she do next?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does she use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

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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