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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. Leon's speaking ___________ makes Leila nervous as he paces back and forth.

2. What is the word that Luday keeps repeating to Mah which helps her to feel calmer?

3. What does Mah want to keep open, though Leila refuses to help, so Mah is forced to ask Luday?

4. Leon wants to blame someone for the suicide of Ona, so he blames _______________.

5. What is a fourth grader doing during the day of Ona's death which reminds Lelia of Ona?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Mason and Leila come to fetch Leon, what do they find he has done in his apartment?

2. Who does Leon blame for the death of Ona and for his overall discontent with life in this chapter?

3. Why did Leila have to translate between Leon and a Woolworth's manager when Ona was eight or nine?

4. Why do the women at the factory work night and day, pushing themselves to sew?

5. What does a teacher's aide tell Leila about Leon after he walks out on Mah during a discussion about Ona's ashes?

6. Why does Leon want to have a fancy Chinese wake for Ona after her suicide, though Nina suggests a simple cremation?

7. What does ten-year-old Ona do in order to get Leon to come back home after hearing about the affair?

8. Why does Leon want to tell everyone about the death of Ona in Chinatown?

9. What is the only thing Nina asks Leila to do in order to handle Mah's trip to Hong Kong?

10. What do the sewing ladies do for Mah and the rest of the family after the death of Ona?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The guilt surrounding Ona's death seems to be ripping the family apart within this story.

Part 1: Why do you think that Leon feels guilty about the death of Ona? Should he?

Part 2: Why do you think that Leila feels guilty about Ona's death? Should she?

Part 3: Do you think there is any reason for the family to feel guilty about Ona's death? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The battle of immigrants and those who wish to insult their race can be another constant strain on everyday life.

Part 1: Why do you think that racism still exists in the world today?

Part 2: How would you handle someone talking ill of another person of a difference race or background?

Part 3: Is racism ever legitimate? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Love has a number of different definitions and examples during the course of this story.

Part 1: Do you think Leon and Mah love each other? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think that Nina is looking for love within her tour group job?

Part 3: Do you think that Leila is truly in love with Mason? Why or why not?

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