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

2. Bensheng wishes Hua would find a different boyfriend because soldiers are not ______ anymore.

3. What does Manna show Lin from her locked box?

4. Why won't Mrs. Su attend the wedding?

5. What is Bensheng NOT upset about when he comes to Lin's house drunk in the middle of the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lin think they should tell Ran Su about Manna's rape as soon as possible?

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

3. Does Lin enjoy his wedding?

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

5. Why is Hua not difficult to convince to go to Muji City?

6. What about Ran Su's blessing makes Manna so upset?

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

8. Why does Lin want Shuyu and Hua to have urban residential status?

9. Does Lin regret divorcing Shuyu?

10. Is Lin secretive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Ha Jin's use of youth, age, and death. How do they define characters in the eyes of others? What affect does it have on narrative, imagery, and relationships of "Waiting?"

Essay Topic 2

Lin has a duplicitous personality. Analyze his character using the three following characteristics of Lin:

- Lin's need to please.

- Lin's superiority complex.

- Lin's inferiority complex.

Essay Topic 3

Through the book, Lin ponders "love" and questions his understanding of it. Respond to the following questions:

- What does Lin think "love" is?

- What does "love" mean to Lin?

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