Chapter 7 Summary and Analysis

Don't You know It's Snowing Out?

Pan becomes ill and it is discovered that he had been suffering for abdominal pain for years. The doctors determine that he has an ulcer, a gall bladder disease, heart disease, and other problems. He will not stay in the hospital for treatment however because he is getting his students ready for a competition. Since Mark will not be in China much longer, Pan allows him to choose what he wants to learn next. Mark wants to learn swords but Pan cautions him to do well or else Pan will be sad.

A Coffee Shop

While on a holiday in Hangzhou, Mark stumbles onto a coffee shop. There is a $5 charge to enter the cafe where the coffee is served. He is not able to get any coffee to go so he returns to his...