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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Manna throw a temper tantrum while Lin is cooking dinner?
(a) He is talking too much.
(b) He made too much.
(c) She does not like the taste.
(d) He burned the rice.

2. When does Manna realize Lin might be bored with her?
(a) She overhears a rumor.
(b) He does not care that they sleep in separate beds.
(c) He does not speak to her anymore.
(d) He flirts with other women.

3. How does Geng Yang look on television?
(a) Mean.
(b) Healthy.
(c) Old.
(d) Sick.

4. What is Bensheng NOT upset about when he comes to Lin's house drunk in the middle of the night?
(a) Lin leaving him with nothing.
(b) Lin divorcing Shuyu.
(c) Lin taking Shuyu to the city.
(d) Lin taking Hua with him.

5. Only a woman over the age of _______ would be expected to have bound feet.
(a) 20.
(b) 70.
(c) 45.
(d) 80.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lin feel about his inevitable divorce as the court date arrives?

2. How many days of maternity leave is Manna given?

3. The voice in Lin's head makes him realize his love for Manna is only _____.

4. How do the nurses at the hospital treat Manna and Lin after they have been together for a long time?

5. What holiday do Manna and Lin prepare for at the end of "Waiting?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Manna turning into a jealous wife?

2. What does Lin think is the effect of Manna's suffering?

3. How do Manna's worst fears appear to be coming true in Chapter 11?

4. After River and Lake are healthy again, does Manna and Lin's marriage become right and peaceful?

5. Does Hua agree with Lin's desire to divorce Shuyu?

6. Is Lin secretive?

7. Why does Lin think he and Manna shouldn't make love so much?

8. Do people in the hospital view Shuyu as a joke?

9. How does Lin feel about being a father?

10. Is Bensheng greedy? Why or why not?

(see the answer keys)

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