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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 would Master Liang do if his opponents cheated during push-hands matches?

2. What did Salzman bring to the coffee shop the second time he went there?

3. In his second year teaching at the college, who did Salzman spend most of his hours teaching?

4. When Salzman returned to the United States for a visit, where did he practice wushu?

5. What do the Chinese celebrate on October 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Teacher Hei.

2. Describe some of the things the runaway did while he is living with Bill and Salzman.

3. Describe how Salzman disguised himself when he brought Little Mi back to the hospital after she missed the last bus.

4. How did Salzman get his medical students to learn through acting skits?

5. How did Salzman stab himself in the thigh with his sword?

6. Why did Salzman draw crowds when he and Teacher Hei went to the bicycle repair stand?

7. Why did Professor Jin invite Salzman to tea?

8. Why did Teacher Hei want Salzman to keep their lessons a secret?

9. How did Little Mi have a moment of freedom at the end of her bicycle ride back to the hospital?

10. Why did Salzman think Master Liang was angry when they first met?

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

Do you agree or disagree that Salzman is a writer who uses descriptive language to create vivid portrayals of the Chinese people he interacts with? Which scene stands out as an example of his writing skills?

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