Pavilion of Women: A Novel of Life in the Women's Quarters Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the most likely reason that Madame Wu arranges for Ch'iuming to be given the same scents / perfumes that she (Madame Wu) wears? (from Chapter 6)

She wants to increase the likelihood that Mr. Wu will pay attention to Ch'iuming instead of her.

She wants Mr. Wu to miss her so much that he will dismiss Ch'iuming and come back to her.

She wants Ch'iuming to feel guilty for being with Mr. Wu instead of her.

She wants to make Mr. Wu feel guilty for being attracted to Ch'iuming instead of her.

2.

Why does Madame Wu ask Brother Andre to return to the Wu household? (from Chapter 7)

She hopes that if Brother Andre begins to teach Ch'iuming, her relationship with Mr. Wu will improve.

She hopes that if Brother Andre continues to teach Fengmo, Fengmo's marriage to Linyi will improve.

She hopes that if Brother Andre begins to teach Linyi, her marriage to Fengmo will improve.

She hopes that if Brother Andre continues to teach Fengmo, Linyi will want to start lessons as well, and the marriage between Fengmo and Linyi will improve.

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