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)

Mr. Wu.

Ch'iuming.

Fengmo.

Brother Andre.

2.

Madame Wu's recalled conversations are similar in content and function to recalled conversations with which character? (from Chapter 11)

Madame Kang.

Old Gentleman.

Old Lady.

Ying.

3.

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

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.

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.

4.

What is suggested by the piece of silk found with Ch'iuming when she was a baby? (from Chapter 3)

Because it was large, it suggests that someone wanted her to have clothes made from it.

Because it was expensive, it suggests that whoever left her wanted her to be raised in a wealthy environment.

Because it was red, it suggests that she might have come from a fortunate background.

Because it was expensive, it suggests that she might have come from a wealthy background.

5.

What is a "flower house"? (from Chapter 10)

A brothel, or place of business where prostitutes can be engaged.

A men's club, where men can gather away from the company of women.

A hospital, or place where male illnesses could be treated.

A women's club, where men are welcomed to provide sexual favors and services.

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