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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 is Manna's reaction to knowing she will die soon?

2. How does Manna react to seeing Geng Yang on TV?

3. Who is the obstetrician who delivers Manna's twins?

4. Why is Bensheng upset after Lin sells the house?

5. Why is Manna upset that Lin is teaching the orderlies?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, time accelerates through years. What has changed or stayed the same?

2. What are the double standards of blame in Chapter 10?

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

4. Is Manna turning into a jealous wife?

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

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

7. Does Lin enjoy his wedding?

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

9. Why doesn't Lin stay in the delivery room while Manna is giving birth?

10. Does Lin love Manna?

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

Dreams are a powerful tool of revelation and understanding for both the reader and the characters in "Waiting." Write an essay analyzing the use of dreams and internal dialogue in the book.

Essay Topic 3

Manna has had many suitors through "Waiting." Respond to the following questions:

- What draws Manna to these men?

- What repels Manna from these men?

- How much control does Manna have over her life?

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