2. How would you compare Chinese society of the late nineteenth century and present-day American society? Are there similarities? Differences?

3.  Was the world that she inhabited "modern" according to Western standards? Why or why not?

4.  What was the role/position of women in Chinese society? Was it a patriarchal or matriarchal society?

5.  What were some of the main characteristics of Chinese society?

6.  Were Chinese religious practices different from Western religions? How? What role did religion play in Chinese society?

7.  Would you call this a "traditional" society?

8.  What role did ceremony play in their everyday (and special occasion) lives?