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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. Why does Haiyan think Lin refuses to take the opportunity to use her sister's house?

2. How does Geng Yang think Lin should carry out his relationship with Manna?

3. When Liang Meng and Manna meet alone in the city, whose poetry does he quote?

4. What is the prognosis for Lin's tuberculosis?

5. As Lin's attempts to divorce Shuyu continue to fail, how does Manna come to treat the other nurses?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lin think an attempt to pay Shuyu or Bensheng for a divorce would fail?

2. Why is Manna more embarrassed than heartbroken at Commissar Wei's rejection?

3. What draws and repels Manna and Liang Meng to and from each other?

4. Why doesn't Geng Yang cry during "The Flower Girl?" What conclusion does Manna draw about him?

5. Although a relationship between Manna and Liang Meng is Lin's idea, what is his attitude? Why?

6. Why does Lin discourage Manna from joining any of the revolutionary parties in the hospital?

7. Since Manna and Lin broke up, what has Manna been doing to spite Lin? How does this reach its climax in Chapter 10?

8. Why is Manna hesitant to become engaged to Mai Dong before her graduation? What is their deciding factor in holding off their engagement?

9. How is Manna extremely selfish in the beginning of Chapter 7?

10. Why is Lin concerned that Bensheng invites Ren to his house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Manna is a very trusting and dutiful person. Write an essay discussing Manna's view of humanity through her relationships and endeavors.

Essay Topic 2

The heart is a recurring symbol in "Waiting." Write an essay about the relevance of when and how it is used and what it represents about the characters and relationships.

Essay Topic 3

Tradition, rules, and standards sometimes play the most pivotal role in the relationships in "Waiting." Write an essay about the characters' multifaceted relationships with these obstacles.

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