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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. At the market in Nanking, what do Winnie and Hulan buy just before the Japanese planes fly over, dropping leaflets and causing panic?

2. In Chapter 6, what is Winnie's task on New Year's day?

3. What does the little boy standing next to the lake shout at the air force pilots after they drive past him in Mr. Ma's truck?

4. Who learns she is pregnant in Chapter 10?

5. In Chapter 12, what does Wen Fu spend Winnie's dowry money on?

Short Essay Questions

1. The white leaflets that the Japanese drop from their planes over Nanking when Winnie and Hulan are at the market say what?

2. What is the reason Auntie Du bought three pounds of tea?

3. When do Winnie and Hulan first meet?

4. How does Winnie feel about her experience shopping for her dowry?

5. Why does Pearl feel silly about participating in the Buddhist ritual of chanting around Auntie Du's casket?

6. How is Winnie's father affected by the war?

7. What happens to Winnie's dowry once she is married?

8. Why does Winnie believe she killed her unborn baby when she drops the scissors?

9. Why does Winnie want to open the Secret Treasures box she finds under Pearl's bed?

10. What surprises Pearl at Auntie Du's funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Helen make up the story about having a brain tumor? What makes her tell Pearl it's a hoax, but not her friend Winnie? Do you think it is ironic that Helen uses a lie to get Winnie and Pearl to tell the truth? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The loss of her three children in China is a great source of pain during Winnie's life. Describe the circumstances of their death and why Winnie feels responsible. Do you agree or disagree with Winnie's feelings of responsibility?

Essay Topic 3

What does Winnie remember about her mother, particularly the last day she spent with her? How does Winnie's mother's disappearance change the course of Winnie's life? Provide several examples that show how Winnie feels about not having her mother to guide her.

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