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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did members of the Shanghai Film Studio come to offer their condolences for Meiping's death?

2. What did Cheng use to bandage her wrists after the handcuffs were removed?

3. In a newspaper in 1970, whose name was not listed with the names of members of the standing committee of the Politburo?

4. How much did Cheng weigh after being released from the detention house?

5. In January 1971, how long was Cheng locked in a cement box in another building?

Short Essay Questions

1. What agreement did China and Canada make in 1970?

2. How did Cheng solve the problem of visitors showing up day and night?

3. What did it mean to get things through the "back door"?

4. How did Cheng determine if Liu Xing was really a friend of Meiping's?

5. Why did Cheng think that she was signaled out for special treatment when she donated her porcelain pieces to the Shanghai Museum?

6. What did Cheng find at the bookstore when she went looking for English textbooks?

7. Why wasn't China an egalitarian society?

8. How did Cheng tactfully decline Mr. Hu's proposal?

9. What opportunity did Cheng have when she was asked to answer questions about her relatives or friends?

10. After giving Cheng eggs in her food, what did the kitchen woman do to keep Cheng from thanking her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hean's mother told Cheng that "we can't always be our true selves." Discuss why it was not possible for Hean's mother, for Cheng, or for others to be their true selves living in China.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why the circumstances of Meiping's death seemed suspicious. Use examples from "Life and Death in Shanghai."

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the accusations made against Cheng and how she responded to the accusations. Use examples from the book.

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