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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. What did Yuxiu invent?

2. What does Snow Flower's father sell to pay his debts?

3. What was the ideal length of a bound foot for a girl?

4. What does Lily say was out of balance and needed to be put right when Beautiful Moon died?

5. What does Snow Flower give Lily when she leaves for her betrothed's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Is Elder Sister happy after she is married?

5. Describe Snow Flower's personality.

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

7. Describe Lily's childhood home.

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

9. What does Madame Wang say about Lily's feet?

10. What is Snow Flower's father's condition?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does nu shu represent in Lily's life? Discuss its uses and the way it broadens Lily's world. How is writing a way for her voice to be heard?

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

What rituals does Lily go through as she prepares for her marriage? How does Snow Flower help her get through this phase of her life? Use specific examples to support your answer.

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