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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. The mother's fear for her child is that _______________________________________.

2. As national chess champion, Waverly is touted as __________________________.

3. Lena's father's heritage is __________________.

4. Popo says a girl who refused to listen to her elders ___________________________.

5. Very few guests attended Lindo's wedding because _______________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the reason that An-Mei's mother is considered a "ghost" and does not live with her children.

2. Since the little girl is too young to be told about them all, discuss what some of the twenty-six malignant gates might be.

3. What might Ying Ying have been planning to ask the Moon Lady for if she had not become lost?

4. Why might it be that Jing-Mei continues to be a failure?

5. Discuss the unusual circumstances under which Lena lives.

6. What does Lindo's snuffing the candle out signify?

7. How could a woman with twin babies leave them at the side of the road?

8. Rose's mother, An-Mei Hsu, has raised quite a large family in America. What might have made her want so many children?

9. What is the difference between the little girl's response to her mother's admonishment about riding the bicycle, and the response that one of these older women might have had to their mothers' warnings years ago?

10. Why is Jing-Mei satisfied to hit the wrong notes on the piano?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

San Francisco's Chinatown has always held a mysterious fascination for tourists and outsiders, perhaps because the Chinese in this area held on to their old customs and did not readily meld with Americans. Research and write about San Francisco's Chinatown, its origins, its development and the present-day culture there.

Essay Topic 2

Gold, as a medium of exchange, has been highly valued for centuries. Do some research on gold and write an essay on the early origins of its use, why it retains its value, and how it is used today. Form your own opinions as to the future of the value of gold, and give your reasons for your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

The Moon Festival is a very important Chinese holiday. Research this holiday and write an essay on what it means, how it is celebrated, the food, the rituals, the time of year and all the implications of the Moon Festival. Finally, determine whether Americans celebrate anything similar. If so, compare and contrast the two.

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