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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 kind of book does Booger check out at the library?

2. What was happening in China in 1949?

3. What does the cook say Casey has to do before she sells her the buns?

4. Whom does Casey long for at the beginning of Chapter Six?

5. From where do Casey, Booger, and Mr. Jeh watch the pool hall?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Mr. Jeh's thoughts about the burglary?

2. Why is Barney annoyed that Casey contacted Sheridan?

3. What problems does Casey have in buying the buns?

4. What does Casey plan for Barney when he gets back?

5. What do the postcards say about the change in Casey relationship with her father?

6. How does Mr. Jeh persuade Mr. Fong the pawnbroker to tell them about anyone trying to sell him or one of his associates the owl necklace?

7. How do Booger and Casey become friends?

8. How does Barney appear to feel about hurting Paw Paw?

9. What problems does Casey have at the deli?

10. What does Casey dream about in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between the younger generation in Chinatown and the older generation? How does the author express these differences? What effect do these differences have on the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the book's chronological setting. What were the main concerns during the 1960s? How does the author express these concerns? How would the author change the book if it was set in today's society?

Essay Topic 3

What are the negatives and positives of Chinese culture? How does the author express the negative and positives in the book? How does the life the people live in Chinatown conflict with American white culture?

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