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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. What was Hai Bin's nickname for Salzman?

2. How many days did Salzman and his American colleagues go without mail before he paid the postal tax?

3. What did Teacher Wei tell Salzman to learn in order to improve his mind in "A Garden"?

4. When did Salzman visit Mr. Gong's home to teach his youngest son?

5. What did Old Sheep wear over her hair when she was working?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Salzman try to put Mr. Gong's youngest son at ease during their drawing lessons?

2. How does Salzman describe the last performer to come on stage at the Hunan Theater?

3. What was Salzman's impression of Changsha when he first arrived?

4. Why did Salzman give a gift to Mr. Gong's youngest son?

5. What did Old Sheep fear about the suicide of a college worker?

6. What happened when the policeman at the train station advised Salzman to put on a martial arts demonstration?

7. Why did Pan and Salzman spend the first few weeks of lessons staring at each other?

8. What did the Chinese students criticize about Natassia Kinski's lips?

9. Describe the Hunan Theater.

10. How did Old Ding express his desire to be friends with Salzman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways was Salzman generous with people during his two years in China? Did he share his time and talents with others? Why was this an important characteristic, especially in the Chinese culture? Provide specific examples of Salzman's generosity.

Essay Topic 2

Salzman received numerous gifts from others during his stay in China. Identify three gifts that changed Salzman's life for the better and explain why he received them.

Essay Topic 3

What fascinated Old Ding and his family about Salzman? How did Salzman interact with the family in a warm and genuine way? How do you know that the Ding family truly appreciated Salzman?

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