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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. Besides shorter work hours, what changes did Chung agree to for the factory workers after their strike?
(a) Air conditioning.
(b) New windows for better ventilation.
(c) To buy lunch every day.
(d) Compensation for extra hours and a day off every two weeks.

2. What is the weather when Ji Shen appears at the girls' house one evening?
(a) Rainy and windy.
(b) Cold.
(c) Hot and dry.
(d) Snowing.

3. What was in the letter that Pei received from her village?
(a) An invitation to a family celebration.
(b) News about the death of her mother.
(c) News about Li's whereabouts.
(d) News about her father's health.

4. What does Pao say months of fear about losing Yu-sung has done to him?
(a) Turned him into an old man.
(b) Turned his hair gray.
(c) Made him lose his appetite.
(d) Furrowed his brow with worry lines.

5. What is Wing Lee's?
(a) Temple.
(b) Butcher's.
(c) Expensive restaurant.
(d) Market shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Pei seated at Lin's brother's wedding banquet?

2. What is nien kao?

3. Who is the only one who knows that Auntie Yee is sick in Chapter 12?

4. When Pei and Lin are traveling to the countryside, why does Pei decide not to ride in the sedan chair Lin has hired?

5. Who is Lau Chen?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ji Shen react when Pei asks her if she wants to go to Hong Kong?

2. What is Chung's reaction when the factory girls go on strike?

3. What does Pei learn about her sister Li that makes her angry?

4. What is Pao's reaction when Pei returns home?

5. What does Pei dream about her mother after she has died?

6. What is Pei's reaction to Lin's family home?

7. How does Pei feel when she sees her village again?

8. Is Yu-sung happy to see Pei?

9. Describe Pao's physical appearance.

10. What is the Ghost Feast?

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