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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 dancers were Wittman's aunts?

2. Where does WIttman think his mother has sent his grandmother?

3. Where does Wittman's mother live?

4. What kind of names do the women in the play have their names translated to?

5. Which of the following characters does Wittman not call to rehearsals?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Wittman use character names to make a statement about stereotypes?

2. How does Wittman get himself and Tasa thrown out of the restaurant?

3. Why is Wittman not allowed to set off firecrackers?

4. What obligations does Wittman feel he has to fulfill?

5. Why does Mr. Sanchez think that Wittman's English is not as good as he thinks it is?

6. How does Wittman persuade the firemen to overlook the violation?

7. Why does Wittman not like Siew Loong, Little Dragon?

8. What theater elements feature in Wittman's new play?

9. How does Zeppelin illustrate the cheapness of the Chang family?

10. How does Zeppelin live his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Chinese and western culture.

1) What are the differences between the two cultures?

2) In what way have the two cultures influenced each other?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does she use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his/her goals and motives. Does he/she achieve his/her motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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