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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. In Chapter 12, how long is a white man gone after Mei Ling is interviewed for hours?
2. When are Mei Ling and her family regularly allowed to see Siew in Chapter 20?
3. Why does Bo say "uh-oh" in Chapter 15?
4. What is the penalty if Mei Ling and Kai Li leave their apartment before the lease is up?
5. In Chapter 12, how long after Mei Ling's initial interview is she called again?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Kai Li leave in Chapter 15 when he discovers that Mei Ling is in labor?
2. In Chapter 16, how does Mei Ling manage after Joy is born?
3. In Chapter 20, how does Kai Li get permission for Siew to see them on Sundays?
4. In Chapter 11, how does Mei Ling make plans for Siew's future?
5. In Chapter 12, what does Mei Ling dream her home in San Francisco will be like?
6. In Chapter 19, what does June tell Mei Ling about Jack Wong?
7. How does Mei Ling learn where Siew is in Chapter 19?
8. At the end of Chapter 13, why does Mei Ling want to take a walk outside by herself?
9. What does Mei Ling learn when she goes to the store that has been buying her embroidery?
10. Why does Kai Li bring home a box in Chapter 17?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mei Ling and Kai Li are strangers when they are married. How would you describe the relationship between Mei Ling and Kai Li when they marry and before they settle into San Francisco? How does their relationship change? How do they learn to love one another?
Essay Topic 2
Idioms are figurative language. Why is it sometimes difficult to understand idioms and what they mean? In what way are idioms considered to be contemporary language? How does the author use idioms in the book?
Essay Topic 3
In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
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