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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. Where does Wittman first meet Tasa?

2. Which Bible character does Wittman reference in this chapter?

3. Who does Wittman think the original gangs were that were represented in the film?

4. What do the grandmothers smash with mighty blows?

5. What is Nanci tired of being typecast as?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Wittman regarded as one of the winners of the party?

2. Who does Wittman encounter in the stockroom?

3. What does Wittman think about the girl sitting on the stairs?

4. What does Wittmann see when he has an acid flashback?

5. What does Wittman think when he sees some Chinese immigrants in Golden Gate Park?

6. Why does Wittman envy Nanci?

7. What has Wittman's co-worker, Louise, forgotten about Wittman?

8. What does Wittman tell Nanci about his life?

9. What does Wittman write about long into the night?

10. What does Wittman do before he walks out of his job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the novel and discuss his/her goals and motives. Does he/she achieve his/her motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Write a 500-word essay revolving around one of the following statements:

1) The popular culture references shows how varied American popular culture is and the options open to Wittman as a Chinese American.

2) Wittman feels he has a right to racially discriminated because he has been discriminated against himself.

3) People's views on Chinese American are becoming more positive as Chinese American integrate themselves more into American society.

Essay Topic 3

Kingston gives some of his character names that relate to popular culture, for example, Zeppelin. Pick one of the following names and examine what meaning their name gives to their character and the story in general.

1) Wittman

2) Zeppelin

3) Lance

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