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

2. Why is Adeline put in classes with younger students?
(a) She cannot speak English very well.
(b) Because the older girls are cruel to her.
(c) She is not as smart as the other girls.
(d) To punish her.

3. In addition to being president, what else will the winner be?
(a) In charge of all the school holidays.
(b) The head girl of the entire school.
(c) The most wealthy girl in school.
(d) The smartest girl in school.

4. Of the 1200 students at Sacred Heart, how many are boarders?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) Sixty-five.
(c) Eighty.
(d) Two hundred.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship they are sailing on?

2. What pact do Adeline and her two friends make to each other?

3. What plans does Niang have for Big Sister?

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

5. Who does Adeline talk with after seeing Cook?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Adeline's initial punishment from Niang and what does Adeline wish for?

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

4. What does Adeline attribute her victory to?

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

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

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

8. How does Father react to the situation?

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

10. Describe what happens shortly after Adeline returns home after winning the class presidency.

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