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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After arriving in Japan, to whom was Gladys handed?

2. Where did Gladys find the note, "Be ye not afraid of them--I am your God"?

3. What did Gladys apply for in 1936?

4. How many girls did Mrs. Ching eventually bring forward to Gladys?

5. In which country was Gladys' train attacked?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Gladys show courage in her journey through Russia on the way to China in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 6, why did the woman not care if the child was out in the sun?

3. How does Gladys describe one of her foot-inspecting visits to a village?

4. In Chapters 5 and 6, how did Gladys use the opportunities that came her way to spread her message?

5. What step finalized Gladys' immersion into China?

6. How did Dr. and Mrs. Fisher influence Gladys?

7. Describe the difficulties that Gladys faced on her journey through Russia, in Chapter 2.

8. Did Gladys show compassion for Mrs. Ching and the children living with her?

9. Did Gladys have a reason to be afraid when awakened one night during the convention?

10. In Chapter 3, how did Gladys manage to get on a ship for Japan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gladys led an extraordinary life and exceeded the expectations others had for her. Does she appear proud of her accomplishments in her autobiography? Support your answers with three examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

War affected Gladys several times during her life time. Cite one example when Gladys was in the midst of war. Describe her actions and reactions to the event. Discuss whether or not you consider her actions commendable.

Essay Topic 3

Write about one of Gladys' children. If applicable, address the following:

1) How did Gladys find him or her?

2) How did Gladys and this child influence each other?

3) What was the significance of this child in the context of the book as a whole?

4) What did the child go on to do?

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