Pavilion of Women: A Novel of Life in the Women's Quarters Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Ying's actions in bringing Madame Wu's attention back to the needs of the physical world are an echo of the actions of which character in an earlier chapter? (from Chapter 9)

Ch'iuming, when she brought Madame Wu's attention back from the sky and the stars (Chapter 8).

Old Gentleman, when he recognizes the power of Madame Wu's intellect and soul (Chapter 3).

Fengmo, when he brings Madame Wu's attention to the similarities between their characters (Chapter 8).

Mr. Wu, when he again tells Madame Wu that he no longer desires her (Chapter 1).

2.

Why does Ch'iuming try to kill herself? (from Chapter 10)

Ch'iuming was still in love with Fengmo, and didn't want to betray that love by bearing another man's child.

Ch'iuming believed the baby was a girl, and because girl babies are viewed less favorably, she saw herself as a failure.

Ch'iuming believed her baby was going to be stillborn, and saw herself as a failure worthy of death.

Ch'iuming believed the baby was a boy, and didn't want to risk offending Madame Wu by giving birth to a son who might become more of a priority to Mr. Wu.

3.

At the end of the chapter, when narration shifts perspective from Madame Wu to Rulan, this is a change in what technical element of storytelling? (from Chapter 2)

Point of view.

Dialogue.

Structure.

Plot.

4.

Which character's presence in this chapter is related to the novel's thematic interest in Christian philosophy and allegory? (from Chapter 1)

Old Lady.

Lingmao.

Little Sister Hsia.

Madame Kang.

5.

What is a concubine? (from Chapter 1)

A woman brought into a marriage or family to provide childcare help for the wife or mother.

A woman brought into a marriage or family to provide housekeeping help for the husband or father.

A woman brought into a marriage or family to provide sexual satisfaction to the husband or father.

A woman brought into a marriage or family to provide housekeeping help for the wife or mother.

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