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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Wen Chen?
(a) Wen Fu's brother.
(b) Peanut's cousin.
(c) Old Aunt's uncle.
(d) Gong's brother.

2. What does Winnie find under Pearl's bed as she's cleaning Pearl's bedroom?
(a) Love letters from her first boyfriend.
(b) Dust bunnies.
(c) Secret Treasures box.
(d) Old photo albums.

3. Who dies in childbirth while a pilot and Hulan try to help her?
(a) Winnie's cousin.
(b) Hulan's friend.
(c) Winnie's sister.
(d) Hulan's sister.

4. What are the ten items that Winnie saved from her dowry and hides in the lining of her suitcase?
(a) Silver chopsticks.
(b) Paintings.
(c) Fur stoles.
(d) Tablecloths.

5. Which uncle tells a story about a newlywed couple in Chapter 8?
(a) Uncle Henry.
(b) Turtle Uncle.
(c) Uncle Sam.
(d) Uncle Gong.

6. Why doesn't Winnie want to forget the past?
(a) It was an enjoyable time.
(b) It still holds lessons for her.
(c) She had the best life in China.
(d) She misses it so much.

7. Who uses a red wedding skirt as a guide on the mountain road?
(a) Wen Fu.
(b) Hulan.
(c) Winnie.
(d) Jiaguo.

8. What does Betty Wan from Hong Kong write to Helen?
(a) To come visit her in Hong Kong.
(b) That Wen Fu is dead.
(c) To remind her of her birthday.
(d) That she has a new grandson.

9. What does the little boy standing next to the lake shout at the air force pilots after they drive past him in Mr. Ma's truck?
(a) See you soon!
(b) Come and get me!
(c) Good luck!
(d) Runaways! Cowards!

10. How long did Winnie live with her uncle and his wives on Tsungming Island?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Three years.
(c) About twelve years.
(d) Until she was 20.

11. How does Winnie pay for the meals she makes for the pilots after they return from their missions?
(a) Wen Fu's salary.
(b) Borrows money from Hulan.
(c) With money from her dowry.
(d) Takes up a collection from all the pilots.

12. What is Bao-bao handing out at Auntie Du's funeral?
(a) Song sheets.
(b) List of gift ideas.
(c) Spirit money and candy.
(d) Invitations to his wedding.

13. Who learns she is pregnant in Chapter 10?
(a) Winnie.
(b) Peanut.
(c) Lijun.
(d) Hulan.

14. What does Winnie think of Helen?
(a) She is smart.
(b) She loves spending time with her.
(c) She is pretty.
(d) She doesn't enjoy her company, opinions, or character.

15. What does Winnie say she acted like when she was newly married?
(a) A foolish young girl.
(b) Artistic.
(c) Talkative.
(d) Confident.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Winnie sleep when she stays at her father's house before her wedding?

2. At Auntie Du's funeral, what are Phil and Pearl given when they first enter?

3. In Chapter 1, what does Aunt Helen say she is dying from?

4. What does the banner say above Auntie Du's casket?

5. Who delivers Peanut's letters to Wen Fu?

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