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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. Whose father takes the pipe too often?

2. What does Snow Flower make for breakfast when she is visiting Lily's family?

3. Who is Madame Wang related to by birth?

4. What did Third Sister do when her mother wanted to bind her feet?

5. What qualities do Lily and Snow Flower share?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lily learn when her lessons begin in the women's chambers?

2. What does having a laotong relationship with Snow Flower mean to Lily's family?

3. What story does Aunt tell the girls about nu shu?

4. Describe the moment when Lily knows that Snow Flower loves her when they are in the women's chamber.

5. Is Lily shocked when she visits Snow Flower's home?

6. Is Elder Sister happy after she is married?

7. Describe Snow Flower's personality.

8. What happens when Beautiful Moon gets stung by a bee?

9. How does Snow Flower describe Lily's in-laws?

10. Describe Lily and Snow Flower when they are fifteen.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lily says that all the problems in her life were caused because she was looking for love. Discuss the problems that Lily created because of her need for love.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Snow Flower's relationship with her husband. How does he treat her and what excuses does she make for him?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Lily's feelings of betrayal about Snow Flower's true family circumstances. Why did Madame Wang arrange the laotong relationship between Snow Flower and Lily? Why does Lily's mother keep it a secret from Lily?

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