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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. What is causing Lin the pain in his back and foot?

2. Why does Manna blame Lin for her rape?

3. How much does Lin sell his house for?

4. What does Haiyan think Lin's reaction to Manna's rape will be?

5. Why is Lin nervous about the health of his baby when Manna goes into labor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lin realize the reason he hasn't received a promotion in ten years?

3. Is Shuyu simple-minded?

4. Is Lin secretive?

5. How does Lin feel about being a father?

6. Why is Hua not difficult to convince to go to Muji City?

7. Is Manna the type of lover Lin predicted?

8. Why doesn't Lin stay in the delivery room while Manna is giving birth?

9. After the secret of Manna's rape gets out, how does the way the hospital staff treats Manna and Lin change?

10. Is Bensheng greedy? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tradition, rules, and standards sometimes play the most pivotal role in the relationships in "Waiting." Write an essay about the characters' multifaceted relationships with these obstacles.

Essay Topic 2

Manna is a very trusting and dutiful person. Write an essay discussing Manna's view of humanity through her relationships and endeavors.

Essay Topic 3

Early in the book, Lin has several daydreams and fantasies. Respond to the following questions:

- What do these dreams and fantasies say about Lin's innermost desires at the time?

- What are the parallels you can draw between his life in Part 3 and his fantasies in Part 1?

- What conclusions do you draw from Lin's reactions to getting what he wants and wanting what he can't have?

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