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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. What two things does Father forget about Adeline?
(a) Her favorite pet and her birthday.
(b) Her Chinese name and her birthday.
(c) Her birthday and her age.
(d) Her favorite pet and her Chinese name.

2. What animal is Wu Chen-mei about to receive?
(a) A duckling.
(b) A fish.
(c) A pug.
(d) A bird.

3. What surprise does Adeline make in her speech?
(a) That she refuses to lead her class.
(b) That Wu Chen-mei should really be the president.
(c) That she comes from an abusive, broken family.
(d) That her mother is dead.

4. What food does Adeline long for, but rejects as a mistake when she receives it?
(a) A piece of French toast.
(b) An apple.
(c) An egg.
(d) A croissant.

5. Which one of these things is NOT handed out to the class by Adeline's rival, Chen Lei-lei?
(a) Dragon eyes.
(b) Bookmarks.
(c) Beef jerky.
(d) Pencils.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person to greet Adeline?

2. Who meets the family at the gangplank?

3. Where is Adeline dropped off by Niang and Fourth Brother?

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

5. Where do the Shillings travel after they leave Hong Kong?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are some of the activities the children play while on the ship?

4. Describe Adeline's outing with Fourth Brother and Niang, including its final destination for her.

5. Describe the scene when the Shilling family and Adeline arrive at the Shanghai household.

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. How do the students treat Adeline the next day at school after Niang's outrage?

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

10. Summarize Adeline's speech as a class president nominee.

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