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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the name Danu mean?

2. What does Old Aunt send to Peanut when Winnie visits her rooming house in Shanghai?

3. What does San Ma call the Japanese who took over businesses in Shanghai during the war?

4. Who gives Winnie Peanut's address?

5. What does Helen tell Pearl about her brain tumor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Winnie often says of Auntie Du that she was a good person. Provide examples from the novel that reflect Auntie Du's kindness and the ways in which she tried to help Winnie at her trial and while she is in prison.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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