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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. How old does Kai Li think that he was when his family were killed by bandits?
2. In Chapter 19, what does Kai Li give the housekeeper when he asks about Siew?
3. In Chapter 12, how long is a white man gone after Mei Ling is interviewed for hours?
4. In Chapter 12, how long after Mei Ling's initial interview is she called again?
5. In Chapter 17, how far is the house that Kai Li has found from the produce market where he works?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 18, how is Mei Ling feeling about her life?
2. What is Kai Li's story in Chapter 20?
3. What problem does Mei Ling have finding her trunk in Chapter 13?
4. In Chapter 12, what does Mei Ling tell Siew before she leaves?
5. In Chapter 20, how does Kai Li get permission for Siew to see them on Sundays?
6. In Chapter 15, how does Kai Li feel that he has a daughter?
7. In Chapter 11, how does Mei Ling make plans for Siew's future?
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
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 2
Mei Ling is a Buddhist and Kai Li is a Christian. How are the two religions different? Why does Mei Ling have to pretend to be a Christian for a time? How do Mei Ling and Kai Li resolve the differences they have because of their religions?
Essay Topic 3
Some elements in the book are taken from historical information. What elements in the book are based upon historical information? How does the author imitate real life in the book?
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