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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. Whose family is from Fukien?

2. Who did Pao consult for advice about his children?

3. Who is Chen Ling's best friend?

4. How does Pei describe Auntie Yee's scent in Chapter 2?

5. Who says "Remember to keep warm--you won't get sick if you keep warm!" in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Yu-sung describe Pao's home after she is married?

2. How does Mei-li react when Pei tells her it is time to go to the Chen Ling and Ming's banquet?

3. How does Auntie Yee become a worker for the silk factory?

4. What does Pei think about the sampans crossing the river as she rests with her father on the riverbank?

5. What does Auntie Yee remember about Chan?

6. What is Pei's first impression of the sisters' house where she and Lin go to live?

7. Why does Pao decide to send Pei to work in the silk trade?

8. What does Pei learn about from Sui Ying?

9. Why does Mei-li feel comforted by the Pearl River?

10. How do the monsoon rains affect the silk girls?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Pei and Ji Shen's decision to move to Hong Kong. What is Ji-Shen worried about? What do they hope to find in Hong Kong? When they see Hong Kong, why does Pei feel Lin's presence beside her?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Lin's brother, Ho Yung, plays an important role in Pei's life. What influence does he have on her and Ji Shen's safety? How is he instrumental in providing them with the opportunity to begin a new life in Hong Kong?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Yu-sung's marriage to Pao. How is her life with Pao very different from what she was used to in her family's home? Provide specific textual examples to support your opinion.

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