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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. In what was Yu-Fang's father buried?

2. Why can Chang Shou-yu buy toys and books, but not food?

3. What was Yang Ru-shan's main duty in life?

4. Why are Dr. Xia's children angry with the match between Yu-Fang and their father?

5. What does Fang-Yu do to make a meal for her daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Chang Shou-yu do to show his growing love for his family that makes De-hong call him a "silly old thing"?

2. What happened to the Japanese people who remained in China after they were defeated?

3. Why would a Japanese child deserve more respect than a Chinese man?

4. What happens to cause Dr. Xia to leave his children and his home?

5. How does Dr. Xia's oldest son show his disdain for his father's new wife?

6. Why does De-hong help Miss Tanaka to remain in China when she is Japanese?

7. How do Wang Yu and De-hong know each other before ever meeting each other?

8. How do De-hong and Wang Yu spend their wedding day?

9. Why does De-hong live in a different house than her husband?

10. What does Jin-ming do at his boarding school that shows how truly attached he has become to his nurse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What makes De-hong change her mind about the Communist Party? When does this happen? Why is this so surprising?

Essay Topic 2

The Chinese people endured many different changes and shifts in their political scene. What were some of the different groups in power, and how did they differ from each other? Which one was the best one for what the people really needed, and why? Please cite specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

When Dr. Xia treats the Governor, he has to trick him. How does he do this? Why does he do this? What was his reward for treating and healing the Governor?

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