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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yiku mean?

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

3. Who is Yiku?

4. Why does Wen Fu have an accident when he is driving the stolen jeep?

5. Who does Jimmy Louie ask to dance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the ways in which Winnie and Pearl become closer after each reveals her secret. How do they treat each other with more understanding and tolerance? How does Pearl react to learning Wen Fu is most likely her father? What does Winnie do that makes Pearl feel the burden of her illness grows lighter?

Essay Topic 2

What keeps Winnie determined to create a better life for herself after Wen Fu continually abuses and humiliates her? Does she have a strong sense of hope? How is this hope realized through her determination?

Essay Topic 3

What does Winnie remember about her mother, particularly the last day she spent with her? How does Winnie's mother's disappearance change the course of Winnie's life? Provide several examples that show how Winnie feels about not having her mother to guide her.

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