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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helen tell Winnie about the fish she brought home from Bao-bao's reception?

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

3. What does Hulan give Winnie as a parting gift before they leave Kunming once the war has ended?

4. Who throws a cup of tea at an ancient painting when the Japanese visit him at his home?

5. What happens to Winnie when she comes out of the beauty parlor in Chapter 23?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the last few hours of Winnie's father's life. How does he manage to get the better of Wen Fu? Does you agree with San Ma's comment that he left Wen Fu a curse? Is this curse an appropriate punishment for Wen Fu's criminal behavior toward Winnie and her father?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss what Winnie learns from her relationship with Gan. Why does she feel she know his heart better than Wen Fu's? Why is it that she claims his love only after he has died?

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