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

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Jimmy Louie give Wen Fu?

2. What color is the cloth that Winnie gives to Hulan after she convinces Jiaguo not to charge Wen Fu for driving the jeep without permission?

3. Where do Winnie and Jimmy send Danru to keep him safe from Wen Fu?

4. Where do Helen and Winnie go shopping at the end of the novel?

5. Who is Jimmy Louie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Why does Winnie at first feel bad for Jiaguo that Hulan dominates him? How does her attitude about their marriage change once she understands the events that led up to it? Do you think that Hulan and Jiaguo have a good marriage? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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