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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Manna react to seeing Geng Yang on TV?
(a) She is unaffected.
(b) She is hysterical.
(c) She is happy for Geng Yang.
(d) She breaks the TV.

2. How does Haiyan explain the news of Manna's rape getting out?
(a) Someone read her journal.
(b) Her husband told his friends.
(c) Someone overheard Manna talking about it.
(d) She claims she had nothing to do with it.

3. What does Manna spend 70 yen on in preparation for the baby?
(a) A crib.
(b) Fancy diapers.
(c) Parenting books.
(d) Knitting wool.

4. How does Lin feel about his inevitable divorce as the court date arrives?
(a) That fate is starting him on a new life.
(b) He wants to stay with Shuyu.
(c) That he wishes it had happened years earlier.
(d) He is ambivalent.

5. What do the women at the hair salon say about Lin for wanting to divorce Shuyu?
(a) He is selfish.
(b) He is smart.
(c) He is impulsive.
(d) He is heartless.

6. After the secret of her rape gets out, how does Mrs. Su greet Manna every time she sees her?
(a) She runs away.
(b) She hugs her.
(c) She curses her.
(d) She laughs at her.

7. What does Bensheng's donkey eat too much of that makes its stomach burst?
(a) Carrots.
(b) Rice.
(c) Alfalfa.
(d) Corn.

8. What comment does one of the nurses make about Manna and Lin's poor singing at the wedding?
(a) It is like angels singing.
(b) It gives her a toothache.
(c) They are very quiet.
(d) They sound like children.

9. What is the prognosis for Shuyu's back condition?
(a) Herbal tea.
(b) Physical therapy.
(c) Electrotherapy.
(d) Strong painkillers.

10. Why does Manna tell Ran Su she wants Lin to stay home more?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) Lin is in poor health.
(c) Lin is a good cook.
(d) She is dying.

11. What is causing Lin the pain in his back and foot?
(a) His kidney.
(b) His spine.
(c) His stomach.
(d) His heart.

12. Whose advice is it that ends up saving the twins?
(a) Hua.
(b) Haiyan.
(c) Ran Su.
(d) Lin.

13. The voice in Lin's head makes him realize his love for Manna is only _____.
(a) A symbol.
(b) A fantasy.
(c) Temporary.
(d) A crush.

14. By the end of Chapter 10, how long will it be until Lin returns from his conference in Shengyang?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Twelve days.

15. When Manna tells Lin the truth about her rape, he is very angry at first and then becomes what?
(a) Amused.
(b) Furious.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Lin give to Ran Su?

2. What does Lin fantasize about as Manna grows more ill?

3. Haiyan says she would never marry a doctor because she believes they are only well trained what?

4. What does Manna decide to do if she is pregnant?

5. What is Manna's excuse to the other nurses for looking so sickly the day after the rape?

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