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

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Tsemo die? (from Chapter 13)

After contracting a fatal sexually transmitted disease.

As the result of a fight with street bandits.

After a fight with his violently jealous older brother.

In a plane crash.

2.

What is the most likely reason that Madame Wu arranges for Ch'iuming to be given the same scents / perfumes that she (Madame Wu) wears? (from Chapter 6)

She wants to make Mr. Wu feel guilty for being attracted to Ch'iuming instead of her.

She wants Ch'iuming to feel guilty for being with Mr. Wu instead of her.

She wants Mr. Wu to miss her so much that he will dismiss Ch'iuming and come back to her.

She wants to increase the likelihood that Mr. Wu will pay attention to Ch'iuming instead of her.

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 replace her in her friendship with Madame Kang.

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

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

4.

What is Liu Ma's responsibility? (from Chapter 3)

To find the right kind of servant.

To find the right kind of concubine.

To become a teacher for Madame Wu's sons.

To become the new concubine.

5.

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 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.

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 girl, and because girl babies are viewed less favorably, she saw herself as a failure.

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