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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 does Moon Shadow call America?

2. What does Moon Shadow call cars?

3. Black Dog is addicted to _____________.

4. What promise does Black Dog make to his father?

5. What did the owner of the Company of the Peach Orchard Vow do to help Windrider?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Windrider a partner in the Company of the Peach Orchard Vow?

2. Where does Windrider find Black Dog after he goes missing?

3. Why did so many Chinese men live in America at this time?

4. Why does Black Dog promise to come clean?

5. What does Handclap tutor Moon shadow on during their trip to America?

6. What does Moon Shadow call Americans, and why?

7. What is most upsetting to Bright Star about Black Dog?

8. What do Windrider's co-workers do for him when Moon Shadow arrives?

9. What does Windrider want to make with all the mechanical parts in his room?

10. What special job for the company is Moon Shadow given?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different lifestyles and creatures were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 3

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

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