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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 Snow Flower's husband say when his mother suggests they should not give food to Lily?

2. Who watches Lily's children while she takes care of her sick mother- in-law?

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

4. Who is Peony?

5. What does Lily say sons are to women?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Letter of Vituperation.

2. Describe Snow Flower's second son.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Lily do to shield her children from the typhoid epidemic?

10. How does Lily care for her mother-in-law when she becomes sick with typhoid?

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 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 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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