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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Shuyu want her hair cut short?
(a) She wants to look more mature.
(b) So it needs to be cut less often.
(c) She needs a dramatic change.
(d) Lin will like the haircut.

2. What is Bensheng NOT upset about when he comes to Lin's house drunk in the middle of the night?
(a) Lin divorcing Shuyu.
(b) Lin leaving him with nothing.
(c) Lin taking Shuyu to the city.
(d) Lin taking Hua with him.

3. How does Manna react to seeing Geng Yang on TV?
(a) She is hysterical.
(b) She is happy for Geng Yang.
(c) She breaks the TV.
(d) She is unaffected.

4. What does Lin compare the box at the bottom of Manna's closet to?
(a) Suitcase.
(b) Cinerary casket.
(c) Religious artifact.
(d) Jewelry box.

5. What makes Lin realize he is getting old?
(a) He celebrates his 60th birthday.
(b) He is not very virile.
(c) His eyes are failing.
(d) He is having strange dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bensheng upset after Lin sells the house?

2. How do the nurses at the hospital treat Manna and Lin after they have been together for a long time?

3. When Manna speaks to someone outside their apartment, what does Lin notice her voice is still full of?

4. What do the women at the hair salon say about Lin for wanting to divorce Shuyu?

5. What also happens as the twins' dysentery is cured?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Lin going to leave Manna?

2. Does Hua agree with Lin's desire to divorce Shuyu?

3. After River and Lake are healthy again, does Manna and Lin's marriage become right and peaceful?

4. What about Ran Su's blessing makes Manna so upset?

5. Is Bensheng greedy? Why or why not?

6. Is Manna turning into a jealous wife?

7. What are the double standards of blame in Chapter 10?

8. What about seeing Geng Yang upsets Manna so much?

9. How does Lin feel about being a father?

10. What does Lin think is the effect of Manna's suffering?

(see the answer keys)

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