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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gladys cared for wounded during which war?
(a) First Opium War.
(b) Chinese-Japanese War.
(c) Boxer Rebellion.
(d) Second Opium War.

2. Where was Gladys told to sleep after arriving at Mrs. Lawson's?
(a) In the guest bedroom.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) Anywhere she wanted.
(d) Outside.

3. Approximately how much did a fare to China cost?
(a) Twenty-two pounds.
(b) Forty-seven pounds.
(c) Fifteen pounds.
(d) Sixty-nine pounds.

4. Who did Gladys first find in Vladivostok?
(a) Mrs. Lawson.
(b) An old man.
(c) A Russian claiming to be an interpreter.
(d) A young woman.

5. In Chapter 5, from which government official did Gladys receive a visit?
(a) The king.
(b) The emperor.
(c) The general.
(d) The mandarin.

6. Gladys said that China's need for the love of Jesus Christ could be seen in what?
(a) The human slave trade.
(b) Its poverty and suffering.
(c) Its pagan practices.
(d) The war.

7. Why did Mrs. Lawson greet Gladys without emotion?
(a) That was the Chinese custom.
(b) She was disappointed when she saw Gladys.
(c) That was her nature.
(d) She was becoming senile with age.

8. Gladys' occupation as listed on her passport was changed from "missionary" to what?
(a) Mercenary.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Machinist.
(d) Tourist.

9. Who questioned Gladys' presumption to bring her civilization and religion to China?
(a) Mrs. Ching.
(b) Mr. Lu.
(c) Mrs. Lawson.
(d) The mandarin.

10. For what was Gladys arrested while in Chita?
(a) Theft.
(b) Proselytizing.
(c) Spying.
(d) Vagrancy.

11. After Gladys accumulated many children, what did she no longer feel?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Inadequate.
(c) Exhausted.
(d) Bored.

12. On the train, what did a Christian couple give to Gladys as a gift?
(a) A book.
(b) An English pound.
(c) A map of China.
(d) A handkerchief.

13. As a child, what did Gladys want to become?
(a) A parlormaid.
(b) A stage actress.
(c) A missionary.
(d) A singer.

14. What popular and ancient custom had been outlawed by government decree?
(a) Taking of opium.
(b) Foot-binding of females.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Praying to Buddha.

15. What ceased when Mrs. Lawson died?
(a) Mrs. Lawson's source of private income.
(b) Tension between the Chinese and the missionaries.
(c) Gladys's mission work.
(d) Peace among the Chinese.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seemed to answer Gladys' complaint?

2. Why did Gladys want to go to China?

3. On her journey to China, in which European city did Gladys spend the night with another young woman?

4. What hindered the train conductor from communicating with Gladys?

5. Where did Gladys take the baby she bought?

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