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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 is the profession of Jacob's new landlord?
(a) Banker.
(b) Miner.
(c) Schoolmaster.
(d) Preacher.

2. Why does a chaplain arrive in Valparaiso?
(a) To investigate Jacob's missionary work.
(b) To woo Rose Sommers.
(c) To open a new Catholic Church.
(d) To ask a favor of Jeremy.

3. Where is Rose when she is unexpectedly kissed?
(a) Garden.
(b) Sewing room.
(c) Her bedroom.
(d) Kitchen.

4. What profession does Joaquin pursue at the age of fourteen?
(a) Missionary.
(b) Priest.
(c) Law enforcement.
(d) Tailor.

5. Who does Eliza take with her while she looks for a way onto a ship?
(a) Feliciano.
(b) Joaquin.
(c) Paulina.
(d) Mama Fresia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says: "You owe me satisfaction"?

2. In which Chilean city do Jeremy and Rose live?

3. What is the date when Joaquin leaves for his journey?

4. What illness is going around Chile when Rose and Jeremy arrive there?

5. What is Joaquin's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tao Chi'en learn about happiness from his second owner, the zhong yi?

2. Describe Jacob Todd's living situation as he settles into Chile.

3. How does James feel about falling in love with a loose woman like Esther?

4. Do you think Jeremy does the right thing in interfering with Rose's love life?

5. Which female character do you think most defies the typical role of women in society?

6. What does Lin's ghost tell Tao Chi'en when she visits him in "Joaquin"?

7. Overall, how are women fairing in California?

8. What does Jacob do to become a celebrity?

9. Why does Eliza go by the name Elias Andieta?

10. When the zhong yi dies, why does Tao Chi'en want to get away from China?

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