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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tao Chi'en give to the person who helps Eliza?
(a) Ancient herbs.
(b) A brooch.
(c) A pearl necklace.
(d) Gold.

2. After hearing about the success of Paulina's shipping line, other people, mentioned specifically in the novel, have tried to duplicate it by shipping what?
(a) Pottery from China.
(b) Ice from Alaska.
(c) Potatoes from Ireland.
(d) Coconuts from Hawaii.

3. How much is Tao Chi'en paid after diagnosing the dead girl?
(a) Fifty dollars.
(b) Tweny dollars.
(c) Ten dollars.
(d) One hundred dollars.

4. What religion does James follow?
(a) Quakerism.
(b) Mormonism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Catholicism.

5. During a two year period working with Tao Chi'en, how many times does Eliza leave to look for Joaquin?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Zero.

6. What must Eliza amputate from a man with gangrene?
(a) Foot.
(b) Arm.
(c) Fingers.
(d) Toes.

7. Who sends word back to Rose that Eliza may still be alive?
(a) Jacob.
(b) John.
(c) Tao Chi'en.
(d) Joaquin.

8. Why is it impossible that Eliza left with Joaquin?
(a) He left for California long before she did.
(b) He has not left for California yet.
(c) He sent letters home for Eliza.
(d) John would have noticed Eliza on the ship with Joaquin.

9. Who says: "The woman very cleverly pawned her daughter off on us"?
(a) Rose.
(b) John.
(c) Tao Chi'en.
(d) Jeremy.

10. What is the first thing Tao Chi'en needs to do to establish himself?
(a) Find his parents.
(b) Set up a shop.
(c) Marry.
(d) Have a son.

11. On what day does Rose always become ill?
(a) On the anniversary of the day Eliza left.
(b) On the first day of spring.
(c) On Christmas Day.
(d) On Eliza's birthday.

12. What name does Eliza go by as a boy?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Elliot.
(c) Elias.
(d) Eli.

13. When Lin's ghost appears to Tao Chi'en, what is she wearing?
(a) Green dress.
(b) Ruby earrings.
(c) Turquoise ring.
(d) White veil.

14. How does Tao find out that Joaquin has been killed?
(a) He reads it in the newspaper.
(b) Eliza tells him.
(c) He overhears a crowd talking about it.
(d) He receives a letter from Jacob.

15. What does Tao Chi'en hope to do in California?
(a) Find a new Chinese wife.
(b) Work at a restaurant.
(c) Find gold.
(d) Get a permit to practice medicine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eliza's plan if she doesn't find Joaquin?

2. How does Eliza make money now that she's on her own?

3. What is the name of the doctor that Tao Chi'en befriends?

4. Who bumps into Jacob during dinner?

5. What illness is sweeping the town where the brothel resides for the winter?

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