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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 did Yu-sung discover about Li when she returned for her third day visit after her marriage?

2. What city are Pei and Lin planning to move to?

3. What is the weather when Ji Shen appears at the girls' house one evening?

4. Who sends Lin a phonograph and records?

5. What did Moi make for Ji Shen to bring back her strength?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pei dream about her mother after she has died?

2. What condition is Ji Shen in when she arrives at the girls' house?

3. What is the Ghost Feast?

4. What does Pei learn about her sister Li that makes her angry?

5. What is Pei's reaction to Lin's family home?

6. Why does Wong Tai seat Pei at a table with foreigners during Ho Chee's wedding banquet?

7. What is Yu-sung's physical state?

8. How does Chen Ling inspire the workers to strike?

9. Describe Pao's physical appearance.

10. Is Yu-sung happy to see Pei?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship plays an important role in this novel. Describe two sets of friends and their influence on each other. Provide textual examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

What conditions must the silk women work under? What finally makes them step forward and protest these conditions? What is the result?

Essay Topic 3

How did Moi come to live in the girls' house? What is her role there? How does she show her respect and admiration for Auntie Yee?

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