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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 does Lily's mother accuse Lily of being responsible for when they have a fight after Lily returns to her natal home in "The Temple of Gupo"?

2. Why does Snow Flower become a vegetarian?

3. What does Uncle Lu have on his face that he likes to play with?

4. What does Lotus deliver to Lily from Snow Flower during the Midi-Autumn Festival?

5. What do Lily and Snow Flower agree on about the binding of their daughters' feet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Does Lily miss her husband?

3. How does Lily respond when she hears Snow Flower sing the Letter of Vituperation?

4. Describe Snow Flower and Lily's complaints about their mothers-in-law.

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

6. What is Snow Flower's message on the fan that Lotus delivers to Lily during the Mid-Autumn Festival?

7. What do the sworn sisters tell Lily about Snow Flower?

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

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

10. How does Lily try to help Snow Flower on her deathbed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe one setting of the novel and its importance in a character's life. How does this setting influence or change this character? Use specific details of setting to support your point.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Lily in her role as a mother. How does she show love toward her children? Is she similar to her own mother in any way?

Essay Topic 3

Lily's mother-in-law warns her of the perils of having a laotong in another village and mentions that Lily will not have protection if something goes wrong while she is visiting Snow Flower. How did Lady Lu's words come true for Lily? What are the consequences of her visit to Snow Flower's home during the rebel uprising?

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