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

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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)

The relationship between body and soul.

The power and role of compassion.

Tradition vs. change.

Relationships between men and women.

2.

What is the most likely reason that Madame Wu puts as much effort as she does into reassuring Ch'iuming? (from Chapter 5)

Madame Wu wants Ch'iuming to stay because she (Ch'iuming) helps keep Fengmo under control.

Madame Wu wants Ch'iuming to stay because she (Madame Wu) doesn't want to create even more confusion in the house.

Madame Wu wants Ch'iuming to stay so that she (Madame Wu) won't have to go back to having sexual relations with her husband.

Madame Wu wants Ch'iuming to stay because she (Ch'iuming) may very well give Mr. Wu the baby daughter that he doesn't yet have.

3.

At the end of the chapter, when narration shifts perspective from Madame Wu to Rulan, this is a change in what technical element of storytelling? (from Chapter 2)

Structure.

Plot.

Dialogue.

Point of view.

4.

What is the most likely reason that Madame Wu says that she wants Linyi to move back so that she can continue her studies with Brother Andre? (from Chapter 9)

She (Madame Wu) really wants to have access to Brother Andre herself.

SShe (Madame Wu) really wants Linyi to be a better wife for Fengmo so that he will return home.

She (Madame Wu) wants to become more of a mother to Linyi than Madame Kang.

SShe (Madame Wu) remembers how much Mr. Wu was attracted to Linyi, and wants him to have another concubine.

5.

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

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

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

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

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

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