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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. How does Lily describe Snow Flower's eldest child while they are on the mountain?

3. Where do Lily and Snow Flower continue to meet after the rebellion?

4. What does Lily's husband plan to buy in Guilin and bring back to sell in their village?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Snow Flower's second son.

3. Describe Lily's son.

4. Describe why Lily lets her son leave the upstairs chamber.

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

6. Are Snow Flower and Lily's husbands supportive of their laotong friendship after the rebellion?

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

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

9. How do Lily's feet feel as she climbs the steep mountain path?

10. Why does Lily want to wait for her husband when the Taipings arrive in Snow Flower's village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Madame Wang and her role in the novel. Does she seem to have more power as a woman because she has business dealings with men? Why doesn't Lily like her?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the challenges of the refugees as they climb the mountain. What does Lily see and hear that gives you a sense of her experience? In what way is the Butcher both a savior and a destroyer in this location?

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