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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. What does Manna say to Lin when he comes back into the delivery room to see his sons?
(a) Get out.
(b) I'm sorry.
(c) They're sick.
(d) They're not yours.

2. Why won't Mrs. Su attend the wedding?
(a) Because she disagrees with divorce.
(b) Because Ran Su told her not to.
(c) Because she hates weddings.
(d) Because she is too sick.

3. By the end of Chapter 10, how long will it be until Lin returns from his conference in Shengyang?
(a) Two months.
(b) Twelve days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Six months.

4. What surprises Lin about Manna's pregnancy?
(a) She is 44.
(b) They always used protection.
(c) He thought she was injured by Geng Yang.
(d) She must have conceived before their marriage.

5. What does Haiyan think Lin's reaction to Manna's rape will be?
(a) He will pretend it never happened.
(b) He will try to kill Manna.
(c) He will try to kill Geng Yang.
(d) He will be understanding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the rule about foot-binding that Shuyu explains to one of the nurses?

2. How does Lin feel about his inevitable divorce as the court date arrives?

3. Why is Hua sad to be leaving Goose Village?

4. Whose advice is it that ends up saving the twins?

5. After the secret of her rape gets out, how does Mrs. Su greet Manna every time she sees her?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, time accelerates through years. What has changed or stayed the same?

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

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

4. Why does Lin think he and Manna shouldn't make love so much?

5. Is Manna the type of lover Lin predicted?

6. Does Lin enjoy his wedding?

7. Do people in the hospital view Shuyu as a joke?

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

9. How does tradition aid Lin in Chapter 9?

10. Is Lin secretive?

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