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

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which character is most responsible for "reconnecting" Madame Wu's body with her soul? (from Chapter 8)

Brother Andre.

Ch'iuming.

Fengmo.

Mr. Wu.

2.

Which character reveals his / her racist attitudes in this section? (from Chapter 8)

Brother Andre.

Madame Kang.

Little Sister Hsia.

Fengmo.

3.

What is the most likely reason that Madame Wu wants the concubine to be as different from her as possible from herself? (from Chapter 2)

Someone different is more likely to give birth to a daughter instead of more sons.

Someone different is less likely to be a threat, to her status within the family and to her emotional relationship with her husband.

Someone different is less likely to replace her in her friendship with Madame Kang.

Someone different is more likely to get along with Old Lady than she is.

4.

Madame Wu's decision to let Yenmo return to the country echoes, in both action and intent, a similar decision she makes in relation to which character, and why? (from Chapter 13)

Rulan, whom Madame Wu allows the freedom to leave.

Old Lady, whom Madame Wu allows the freedom to die.

Fengmo, whom Madame Wu allows the freedom to travel.

Ch'iuming, whom Madame Wu allows the freedom to leave.

5.

Which of the following actions, described in Chapter 15, most embodies the narrative's thematic emphasis on compassion, and why? (from Chapter 15)

The choice of Brother Andre's family to essentially disown him, which compassionately encouraged him to come back to the traditional God.

Madame Wu arranging for a funeral for Little Sister Hsia even though the two women ended their relationship on very bad terms.

Brother Andre's visit to Madame Wu, which he made knowing how much she loved Brother Andre and would welcome knowing his origins.

Fengmo's request that Meng be a teacher, because he compassionately believes that that is what she is meant to do.

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