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

Short Answer Questions

1. What wrapping paper does Winnie use to wrap Bao-bao and Mimi's wedding gift?

2. Who does Winnie see again at a book shop in Shanghai after the war is over?

3. What does Winnie tell Pearl she should drink three or four times a day to help cure her multiple sclerosis?

4. Who is Kuang An?

5. Who is pregnant and comes to visit Winnie in jail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kind of man is Jimmy Louie? How does he show Winnie a true and lasting love? Choose one or two scenes from the novel and discuss how they reflect Jimmy's character and his love for Winnie.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe Wen Fu's behavior toward Yiku after she is born. Why is he insulted by her reaction to him? How is his negative behavior heightened by his feelings of humiliation when the hospital staff refuses to serve him? Discuss how Yiku pays the price for his humiliation.

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