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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of dance do Winnie and Hulan attend around Christmas, 1941?

2. What does San Ma call the Japanese who took over businesses in Shanghai during the war?

3. What does the landlady's dog eat in Chapter 23?

4. Who does Winnie go to live with when she runs away from Wen Fu?

5. How old is Winnie when the war ends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss what Winnie learns from her relationship with Gan. Why does she feel she know his heart better than Wen Fu's? Why is it that she claims his love only after he has died?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of Winnie's refusal to back down about the bitter taste of the cabbage dish that Wen Fu makes her eat for two weeks. How is this a bitter cabbage a symbol of Wen Fu and Winnie's marriage? Why does Winnie feel good about her act of defiance against Wen Fu's controlling behavior?

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