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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 job does Lily's husband give to Snow Flower's son?

2. How long does it take Lily's feet to heal in the mountains?

3. What does Lily say about Snow Flower's voice when she chants the Yao story?

4. What does the doctor that Lily summoned say about Snow Flower's prognosis?

5. What do Lily and Snow Flower discuss when they visit the Temple of Gupo after the rebellion ends?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Lily supportive of her husband's plan to travel to Guilin and buy salt to sell back in Tongkou?

2. In what way does Snow Flower's nu shu letter express her true thoughts to Lily after the birth of her son?

3. What does Lily do for Snow Flower's granddaughter, Peony?

4. How does Snow Flower's husband react when their second son dies from the cold?

5. How does Lily try to comfort Snow Flower after the miscarriage of her daughter?

6. What helped give the fleeing villagers courage as they sat in the bowl of the mountain?

7. What food restrictions did Lily have when she was pregnant?

8. What did Lily's husband do when the battles came to Tongkou?

9. Is Snow Flower welcomed in Lily's new home?

10. Is Lily glad that she is visiting Snow Flower's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the idyllic scene before Beautiful Moon dies. What does Lily say is the reason that Beautiful Moon dies? How does her death affect Lily?

Essay Topic 2

How does Lily show her caring, helpful nature when she is on the mountain? What characters does she help the most and how does she show her compassion? Use specific textual examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the early and later friendship between Lily and Snow Flower. How does the balance of power change between them as they age?

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