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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Wild Man of the Green Swamp.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kingston notice about the Wild Man as shown in the photos of his capture appearing in the newspaper?
(a) The Wild Man's hair and beard were extremely long, because he was unable to groom himself in the swamp.
(b) The Wild Man was neat and clean and did not act wild or fight his captors.
(c) The Wild Man was crying as his captors led him out of the swamp.
(d) The men in cowboy hats that escorted him out of the swamp appeared to have given quite a fight against the Wild Man.

2. From what point of view is "On Fathers" written?
(a) first-person narrative
(b) first-person observer
(c) third-person limited
(d) third--person omniscient

3. In the first telling of the Driving Out of Alaska, who relocates the China Men?
(a) Indians in war canoes
(b) White demons with guns and tools
(c) Indians on a schooner
(d) Chinese scab laborers

4. What metaphor does Tang use to compare his bandages hanging to dry?
(a) streamers that drooped and draped wall to wall
(b) like a moth's wings
(c) like underwear
(d) gathered his toes over and under another

5. What did the Displaced Persons Act passed in 1948 offer Chinese immigrants?
(a) between 1948-1954, ethnic Chinese could apply for citizenship.
(b) The act allows Chinese people to bring their close family members to the U.S.
(c) Special Citizenship Judges are appointed to get individual private bills passed for a price.
(d) Homes for Chinese immigrants are given to those who are homeles

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kingston realize about men at Great Uncle Kau's funeral?

3. What is the last thing the women do to prepare Tang to meet the queen?

4. To what does the narrator in "The Ghostmate" compare the woman's hair?

5. Which of the following from "The Ghostmate" shows that the young man is feeling guilty about not returning to his family?

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