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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 made the pus drain after Shuyu's feet were bound?
2. Why does Manna blame Lin for her rape?
3. Why does Lin go to visit Hua and Shuyu at the match plant?
4. What Makes Manna think Ran Su knows about her rape?
5. Why does Lin go into the city so frequently after Manna gets pregnant?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Lin think he and Manna shouldn't make love so much?
2. Does Lin regret divorcing Shuyu?
3. Why is Hua not difficult to convince to go to Muji City?
4. Do people in the hospital view Shuyu as a joke?
5. After River and Lake are healthy again, does Manna and Lin's marriage become right and peaceful?
6. Why does Lin think they should tell Ran Su about Manna's rape as soon as possible?
7. Is Lin secretive?
8. How does tradition aid Lin in Chapter 9?
9. Is Shuyu simple-minded?
10. Why does Lin want Shuyu and Hua to have urban residential status?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about Lin's orchestration of relationships and the necessity of control. Respond to the following questions:
- How does Lin act when he is orchestrating the situation?
- How does Lin react when he has no control over another person or their actions?
Essay Topic 2
The title of "Waiting" is one of the most pivotal aspects of the book. Write an essay discussing the effect waiting has on the characters and their relationships.
Essay Topic 3
Early in the book, Lin has several daydreams and fantasies. Respond to the following questions:
- What do these dreams and fantasies say about Lin's innermost desires at the time?
- What are the parallels you can draw between his life in Part 3 and his fantasies in Part 1?
- What conclusions do you draw from Lin's reactions to getting what he wants and wanting what he can't have?
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