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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. When the war ends, the city of Shanghai is controlled by the ____________ government.

2. Genevieve tells Joseph that he needs to __________, but when he doesn't, she becomes upset.

3. Who is at Anna's side after the C-Section that delivers her daughter?

4. Genevieve learns from the ____________ that Joseph has been taken a prisoner in March, 1943.

5. Where does Joseph find the items that he has hidden before the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anna hear her father tell her mother after he comes back to the house after the run-in at the restaurant?

2. Why does Joseph decide to buy several guns when he is living in China?

3. What happens when Joseph writes frequently and sends gifts at Christmas to Anna?

4. What does Anna tell Jack on the day of her 25th birthday?

5. What happens when Genevieve and Anna decide to go to eat at Jimmy's?

6. What does Anna notice about the behavior of Joseph once he returns to live with them?

7. What does Genevieve tell Anna about when she calls her in January 1954?

8. What happens as a result of the investigations by the Communist government?

9. Why wasn't Joseph as happy in California as he is when he is living in Shanghai?

10. What does Joseph tell Anna about his life when they are at a nearby Chinese restaurant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna's father seems to be caught up in smuggling for a part of the story, which puts his family at risk.

Part 1: Why would a person decide to be a smuggler when their family could be in danger?

Part 2: How do you think Joseph could have protected his family more?

Part 3: Do you think Joseph cares about the safety of his family?

Essay Topic 2

Anna's father love the city of Shanghai and wants his daughter to love it just as much so he tries to encourage her learning whenever he can.

Part 1: Why does Joseph love Shanghai so much?

Part 2: Why is it important that Anna grow to love the city as much?

Part 3: How do you think a person can fall in love with a city?

Essay Topic 3

Some people in Shanghai continue to go about their daily lives, unaware of the conflict.

Part 1: Why do you think some people are unaware of the conflict?

Part 2: Do you think it would be possible to not know of a war where you are living now?

Part 3: How do you think people should behave during times of war?

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