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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. Why does the old man refuse to leave the bench?

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

3. What is Mei known for?

4. Why would the old man's wife have accepted his invitation?

5. What is Mr. Chang's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Souvenir about?

2. What pact does Ailin make?

3. What is Sweeping Past about?

4. What is the nature of their secrets?

5. What is the significance of moving home?

6. What is the girl's situation?

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

8. What is the effect of the documentary?

9. Why is Ailin alone?

10. Why does the old man approach the girl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do some of the characters give up on their dreams? How do they come to the realization that they have held themselves back? Which characters do not give up on their dreams and why?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Moyan unable to avoid pain? What does her character say about human nature in general? How could you argue against the author's point of view?

Essay Topic 3

What do the common goal's of the characters say about human nature? What lessons are learned by the characters? What lessons are not learned? What does the writer want to tell the reader about human nature?

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