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

2. When Manna is informed how serious her heart condition is, who is she concerned for?

3. What does Lin compare the box at the bottom of Manna's closet to?

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

5. Who does Snow Goose say Lin's sons look like?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Manna turning into a jealous wife?

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

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

4. Is Lin going to leave Manna?

5. How does tradition aid Lin in Chapter 9?

6. After the secret of Manna's rape gets out, how does the way the hospital staff treats Manna and Lin change?

7. Is Lin secretive?

8. Is Shuyu simple-minded?

9. What about seeing Geng Yang upsets Manna so much?

10. Does Lin enjoy his wedding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the narrative structure or "Waiting". Focus on the following:

- Its symmetry and organization.

- Its circular and recursive motion.

- Compare to traditional narrative structure (rising action, climax, falling action, etc.) and how "Waiting" breaks, uses, and redefines "structure".

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Lin's children become some of the most relevant characters in his life. Respond to the following questions:

- What do each of his children provide for Lin?

- What do they represent about Lin's relationships with their mothers?

- What greater symbols do they offer to the book?

Essay Topic 3

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

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