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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 made the pus drain after Shuyu's feet were bound?
(a) Herbal medicines.
(b) Massaging her feet.
(c) Eating fish.
(d) Soaking them in warm water.

2. Bensheng wishes Hua would find a different boyfriend because soldiers are not ______ anymore.
(a) Courageous.
(b) Reliable.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Fashionable.

3. Why is Hua sad to be leaving Goose Village?
(a) She has friends there.
(b) He boyfriend lives there.
(c) She has to quit her job.
(d) The weather is nicer.

4. When Manna speaks to someone outside their apartment, what does Lin notice her voice is still full of?
(a) Fear.
(b) Bitterness.
(c) Love.
(d) Life.

5. How does Haiyan explain the news of Manna's rape getting out?
(a) Someone read her journal.
(b) Her husband told his friends.
(c) She claims she had nothing to do with it.
(d) Someone overheard Manna talking about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Manna blame Lin for her rape?

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

3. What surprises Lin about Manna's pregnancy?

4. When does Manna realize Lin might be bored with her?

5. What comment does one of the nurses make about Manna and Lin's poor singing at the wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, how does Lin prove not to be as cold to his family as he originally felt?

2. Why would Manna Kill herself if she were pregnant?

3. How does tradition aid Lin in Chapter 9?

4. Does Lin enjoy his wedding?

5. Is Shuyu simple-minded?

6. Why does Manna wish she had a daughter like Hua?

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

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

9. Is Lin secretive?

10. How does Lin feel about being a father?

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