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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. Who does Aunt Helen say Pearl needs to tell about her disease?

2. Who says he saw a ghost who told him he would experience nine bad fates before he died?

3. What does Winnie read in the Pavillion while snacking on a variety of foods?

4. Why does Jimmy have to have an operation when he ate the fish dinner Winnie had made to celebrate her new job?

5. In Chapter 6, what is Winnie's task on New Year's day?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Helen is bragging about her son to Winnie at the beginning of Chapter 4, what is Winnie's reaction?

2. Why does Pearl keep her multiple sclerosis a secret from her mother?

3. The white leaflets that the Japanese drop from their planes over Nanking when Winnie and Hulan are at the market say what?

4. In the pavilion on the day it rains, what secret about her sister does Hulan share with Winnie?

5. Why does Winnie name the statue Lady Sorrowfree?

6. Why does Pearl no longer like her cousin Mary?

7. Describe Jimmy Louie.

8. What is Wen Fu's final act toward Winnie, and how does she defend herself?

9. What do the telegrams say that Winnie and Jimmy send to each other after Winnie is released from jail?

10. Why does Jiaguo consider having to court martial Wen Fu after a battle with Japanese planes outside of Nanking?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The loss of her three children in China is a great source of pain during Winnie's life. Describe the circumstances of their death and why Winnie feels responsible. Do you agree or disagree with Winnie's feelings of responsibility?

Essay Topic 2

Winnie receives four thousand yuan as a dowry which she is able to keep for herself. Explain how this dowry money is used throughout the story, in both good and bad ways. In what ways was it most helpful to Winnie?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Helen make up the story about having a brain tumor? What makes her tell Pearl it's a hoax, but not her friend Winnie? Do you think it is ironic that Helen uses a lie to get Winnie and Pearl to tell the truth? Why or why not?

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