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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 13, what does Mei Ling do when Kai Li admits that he is not a merchant?

2. When does Kai Li and Mei Ling's lease end in Chapter 16?

3. What are the names of two male Chinese passengers who boarded the boat with a single female child?

4. How much does Mrs. Woo say that Mei Ling will be paid for each table runner she embroiders?

5. What month is it in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 18, how is Mei Ling feeling about her life?

2. What does Mei Ling say when the inspector says Kai Li answered a question differently than Mei Ling?

3. In Chapter 11, how does Mei Ling make plans for Siew's future?

4. In Chapter 12, what does Mei Ling tell Siew before she leaves?

5. What dream does Kai Li have and why can he not fulfil it in Chapter 17?

6. Why does Kai Li leave in Chapter 15 when he discovers that Mei Ling is in labor?

7. In Chapter 20, how does Kai Li get permission for Siew to see them on Sundays?

8. What does Siew ask when Mei Ling is praying with her Quan Yin?

9. In Chapter 17, what is the new apartment like?

10. In Chapter 19, what does June tell Mei Ling about Jack Wong?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is Mei Ling’s duty to make a harmonious marriage. What is the importance of family to Chinese families? Why is it Mei Ling’s duty to make a harmonious marriage?

Essay Topic 2

Mei Ling has to marry and leave her family. What type of relationship does Mei Ling have with her family? Where will she go after her marriage? Why is it difficult for her to leave her family?

Essay Topic 3

Mei Ling’s family used to live in Guangzhou. Why did Mei Ling’s family move to their ancestral village? What role did war and politics play in the move?

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