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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 work practice surprises Li-yan?

2. According to Akha Law, why does Li-yan have to confront Ci-teh before the people in the village?

3. What is Jin's business?

4. Where did Jin and his parents live when he was young?

5. What gift does Jin give Li-yan when they first meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the three secrets Li-yan tells Jin about her past?

2. Why did Jin keep his wealth a secret from Li-yan?

3. When Li-yan opens her tea shop, where does her tea come from?

4. While Ci-teh helps Li-yan get dressed for her wedding ceremony, what does she keep asking that irritates Li-yan?

5. What does Li-yan like about talking to Mrs. Chang?

6. Why has Li-yan's family abandoned some of their traditions?

7. What is the terrible secret Jin tells Li-yan after he proposes?

8. Why does one of the trade school examiners tell Li-yan she does not have a chance of getting into the program?

9. What significant even happens in the house Jin purchased on Shamian Island?

10. Describe Mr. Huang's feelings toward his son, Xian-rong.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The entire way home, I think about what I can do to change my fate" (48). How has Li-yan changed in the first three chapters? What does she believe might be her way out of the village?

Essay Topic 2

Ci-teh and Li-yan both buy and sell tea from Spring Well to help the village. Compare and contrast the ways Ci-teh buys and sells tea with the way Li-yan buys and sells tea. Which woman is more concerned with the village's welfare?

Essay Topic 3

For months, Li-yan dreamed of being married to San-pa. When they are finally married, does their actual marriage live up to her dreams and expectations? Why or why not?

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