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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 kidnapped Lao Dah?

2. By Chapter 10, how many orphans had Gladys taken in?

3. To whom did Gladys give most of her children?

4. Why was Gladys ashamed after touching Mr. Shan?

5. Which of the following was detained and imprisoned by the Japanese?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Should Gladys have touched Mr. Shan on the shoulder?

3. What happened to the Methodist church where Gladys took a position after the war?

4. What difficulty did Gladys face in leaving China for England?

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

6. Why were Dr. Huang and Gladys singing in Chapter 13?

7. Why did Gladys end up in a hospital in Chapter 11?

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

9. Why had Mr. Lu not returned to the mule inn?

10. Was Gladys wise to flee with the Chinese army in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gladys used various connections and positions to further her message. One example would be her connection with the police inspector in Belfast, whom she contacted in order to release Wong Kwai from the asylum. Choose a different example and address the following questions:

1) Describe the example and its context.

2.) How did Gladys use a person or situation to spread the gospel?

3) In the context of this example, was Gladys exploiting the person or situation, or merely making the most of it?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the title of Gladys' book. Is "The Little Woman" an accurate description for her? What did she accomplish despite being a little woman? Was her small stature beneficial?

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