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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alaska China Men.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would the woman in "The Ghostmate" ask the young man to make her shoes?
(a) The woman is poor and needs a pair of shoes.
(b) The woman wants her visitor to leave right away.
(c) The woman is trying to distract the young man from the storm.
(d) The woman keeps her visitors with her by making them make things for her.

2. For whom do the Juneau citizens hold the largest funeral Alaska ever sees?
(a) Captain Carroll
(b) China Joe
(c) Citizenship Judge
(d) President of the Treadwell Mining Company

3. What message does young Kingston believe her grandfathers left behind through the tracks in Stockton?
(a) Stay in Stockton forever.
(b) Trains are dangerous and should be avoided.
(c) Go somewhere important.
(d) The train will help you escape danger.

4. How many China Men make up the Chinese population in Alaska?
(a) 700
(b) 1,000
(c) 100
(d) 150

5. Which of the following indicates that "The Ghostmate" is a fantasy?
(a) naked drought-dwarfs with one eye on top run for cover
(b) trees howl and bend to earth
(c) mountains rise until the peaks fade from sight
(d) the winds whip up

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the stranger respond to the children's mistake?

2. From what point of view is "On Fathers" written?

3. How many years, according to Ah Goong, does it take to complete the railroad?

4. How does Father acknowledge that he recognizes the children?

5. What does Ah Goong say about working in the tunnels?

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