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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. In Part 2: Chapter 9, from what year's collection of Yves's clothing is Astrid's jumpsuit?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 4, how long has Shaoyen worked for Gaoliang's medical supply company?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 8, what type of vehicles are in a convoy that drive up to Colette's home?

4. In Part 3: Chapter 2, how many copies of the Emancipation Proclamation does Michael say exist?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how tall is the building that Charlie owns?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 9, who is Richie Yang?

2. In Part 2: Chapter 15, what are Good Class Bungalows?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 1, what story does Kitty tell in her apology to Ada?

4. In Part 3: Chapter 5, what does Astrid's father do when he finds out about the article in the Pinnacle?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 9, how is it learned what is wrong with Rachel?

6. In Part 3: Chapter 1, where are Corinna and Kitty meeting and what is the place like?

7. In Part 2: Chapter 17, what type of watch does Nick wear?

8. In Part 2: Chapter 7, what do Rachel and Nick see as they are driven through Colette's weekend retreat?

9. In Part 3: Chapter 6, what does Gaoliang say about Carlton and his business?

10. In Part 3: Chapter 3, where does Carlton take Rachel to dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses a variety of methods to provide background information about characters. What are some ways that the author provides background information about characters? Why is the background information provided important for readers?

Essay Topic 2

Richie is one of Colette’s suitors. What type of person is Richie? How does the author reveal who Richie is and the things that motivate him? How would you describe Richie and the type of person that he is?

Essay Topic 3

In China, much of the action takes place in Shanghai. What is special about Shanghai? What does it represent in the novel?

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