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

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

To find the right kind of servant.

To become a teacher for Madame Wu's sons.

To become the new concubine.

To find the right kind of concubine.

2.

Which of the narrative's overall themes manifests in the novel's final reference to Madame Wu feeling like her soul is immortal? (from Chapter 15)

Tradition vs. change.

The power and role of compassion.

Relationships between men and women.

The relationship between body and soul.

3.

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)

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

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).

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

4.

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 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.

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

5.

How does Tsemo die? (from Chapter 13)

After a fight with his violently jealous older brother.

As the result of a fight with street bandits.

After contracting a fatal sexually transmitted disease.

In a plane crash.

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