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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. Who had placed restrictions on immigration, making it difficult for Gladys to leave?

2. As Gladys considered whether or not to flee, what verse did she read?

3. Who said, "Christians do not retreat"?

4. What did Gladys do to prepare for the Lord blessing her church?

5. Who kidnapped Lao Dah?

Short Essay Questions

1. Did Lao Dah's life have a happy ending?

2. Do you think Gladys should have acted as a spy for the Chinese general?

3. What difficulties did Gladys face on the journey to Madame Chiang's?

4. What did Chu En do in Yangcheng?

5. Why did the Communists blame Christianity for the anti-government feelings among the students?

6. Did Lao Dah truly change?

7. What was the purpose of the questionnaire handed out by Communist officials?

8. Why did Lao Dah interrogate Gladys?

9. How did Gladys get a stethoscope for Chu En?

10. Why did Gladys write to Madame Chiang in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gladys entitles her first chapter "China's Millions," referring to the millions of Chinese who had never heard about Jesus Christ. How was her life an answer to this challenge? By the end of the book, had she done something about those millions? Cite three specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Gladys had several encounters with men who were strongly opposed to her message but eventually were converted to Christianity. Cite one example. What was Gladys' method for reaching the man? How long did it take for him to change? What was the result of his change?

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