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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hong Kong is a ______ colony at the time Adeline lives there.
(a) Japanese.
(b) British.
(c) Chinese.
(d) French.

2. How does Adeline feel after winning the class presidency?
(a) Terrified that Niang will find out.
(b) Hopeful that she can now get a scholarship and leave.
(c) Angry that she will have more responsibilities now.
(d) On top of the world.

3. Who does Adeline talk with after seeing Cook?
(a) Niang.
(b) Big Sister.
(c) Aunt Baba.
(d) Father.

4. Who sleeps in the bed next to Adeline at her new location?
(a) Twins.
(b) Lei-lei.
(c) No one.
(d) Wu Chen-mei.

5. Where is Adeline brought to when her friends are downstairs?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The Holy of Holies.
(c) Ye Ye's room.
(d) The backyard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things does Father forget about Adeline?

2. What is the one thing Adeline wishes would come true?

3. What does Adeline wish with all her heart as she stays in her room?

4. Which languages are highlighted in Hong Kong?

5. How does the family decide which child will sleep on the cot?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does November 30th become Adeline birthday date?

2. How is it decided who will sleep on the cots on the China Star?

3. Describe how Adeline realizes Niang has learned about the secret gift from Grand Aunt.

4. Describe what happens with the wedding gifts that arrive at the house.

5. Why does Adeline reject the egg she is finally given? What reason does she give for not eating it?

6. How does Adeline discover Big Sister's impending nuptials?

7. How is Adeline finally able to attend Wu Chen-mei's birthday party?

8. Describe the room where Adeline is left when she arrives at St. Joseph's.

9. What does Adeline fantasize about at night?

10. Describe what happens when Adeline arrives home for lunch.

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