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

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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.

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)

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).

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

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

Why does Madame Wu ask Brother Andre to return to the Wu household? (from Chapter 7)

She hopes that if Brother Andre begins to teach Linyi, her marriage to Fengmo will improve.

She hopes that if Brother Andre continues to teach Fengmo, Fengmo's marriage to Linyi will improve.

She hopes that if Brother Andre begins to teach Ch'iuming, her relationship with Mr. Wu will improve.

She hopes that if Brother Andre continues to teach Fengmo, Linyi will want to start lessons as well, and the marriage between Fengmo and Linyi will improve.

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)

Relationships between men and women.

The relationship between body and soul.

Tradition vs. change.

The power and role of compassion.

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

Madame Kang.

Little Sister Hsia.

Lingmao.

Old Lady.