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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 kind of mother was May Ying to Hing?

2. What part of town did Sam live in?

3. Why was May Ying so popular at her job?

4. Who traveled with May Ying when she was sold to a man?

5. What was the name of Hing's sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. What service did Hing hate doing for her mother in town?

2. What did Hing do to get her mother's attention, and how was it received?

3. What did families in Canada all have that May Ying liked?

4. What were Guen's stipulations for giving money to May Ying?

5. Why did May Ying tell Sam to return to China?

6. What did Sam plan to do for Hing when she turned 5, and why?

7. What made May Ying feel jealous when Huangbo had a son?

8. What happened to Hing when May Ying had some friends visiting?

9. What kept Sam from returning home to China when he was out of work?

10. Where did Sam find May Ying when she failed to come home one night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Denise feel about the Cultural Revolution in China when it was over, and what led to this changed ideal?

Essay Topic 2

Hing endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

What was Yuen's greatest desire at the end of the book, what was he willing to sacrifice for it, and why?

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