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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. The Twenty Six Malignant Gates is about _____________________________________________.
2. In addition to strategy, Waverly learns the finer points of ___________________________.
3. How did Jing-mei justify her defiance of her mother?
4. What frightens Jing-mei the most is that _______________________________.
5. Waverly Jong learned the finer points of chess from ___________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What is it that worries the women about Jing-Mei's visit to China?
2. Discuss Waverly's mother's response to Waverly's success. Why might a daughter of Lindo Jong be seen as special? Why would Lindo want to brag and grandstand her daughter?
3. What does Lindo's snuffing the candle out signify?
4. Why is Jing-Mei satisfied to hit the wrong notes on the piano?
5. Discuss why Lindo's clever scheme works on her mother-in-law.
6. Jing-Mei Woo's mother has great expectations of her daughter. Why is she like this?
7. Discuss how it is that the Italian girl next door provides a sense of peace for Lena.
8. Is Ying-Ying a neglected child?
9. Why would Lindo begin to think of her cruel husband as a god?
10. This parable is loaded with symbolism. Since the old woman paid a "foolish sum" for the swan, and then loses it, what might this symbolize?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a small, authentic Chinese cookbook, complete with recipes using some of the odd and unusual ingredients used in Chinese cooking. Note the creativity used in Chinese recipes, the origins of which were used out of necessity and to make use of what was available. No microwave recipes allowed!
Essay Topic 2
Gold, as a medium of exchange, has been highly valued for centuries. Do some research on gold and write an essay on the early origins of its use, why it retains its value, and how it is used today. Form your own opinions as to the future of the value of gold, and give your reasons for your opinions.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about matchmaking in China. Although this practice was certainly not confined to China, it was practiced for several reasons, besides simply tradition. Research and understand the importance of this process, and share it in an essay, with examples and illustrations.
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