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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 tell Lily in a letter after they have prayed for sons at the Temple of Gupo?
2. What does Snow Flower's husband say when his mother suggests they should not give food to Lily?
3. Why are eggs served to guests at the one-month party for Lily's son?
4. How does Lily learn that her husband has been searching for her?
5. What did Lily's mother-in-law teach her about a wife's duty to obey?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Lily try to comfort Snow Flower after the miscarriage of her daughter?
2. How does Snow Flower's husband react when their second son dies from the cold?
3. How does Lily care for her mother-in-law when she becomes sick with typhoid?
4. How does Lily respond when she hears Snow Flower sing the Letter of Vituperation?
5. Is Snow Flower welcomed in Lily's new home?
6. What does Lily do to shield her children from the typhoid epidemic?
7. Describe Lily's son.
8. Are Snow Flower and Lily's husbands supportive of their laotong friendship after the rebellion?
9. Why does Lily want to wait for her husband when the Taipings arrive in Snow Flower's village?
10. What food restrictions did Lily have when she was pregnant?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Snow Flower's relationship with her husband. How does he treat her and what excuses does she make for him?
Essay Topic 2
Women are described in the novel as a "worthless branch" and weak. How does Lily show strength and value throughout her life as a daughter, wife, mother, and friend? How does she continue to become a stronger person as she ages?
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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