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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is responsible for separating Rose and Karl?

2. Who says: "You must allow the man to feel superior"?

3. Why isn't Eliza worried about being caught with Joaquin in the house?

4. What is the name of the ship that Eliza boards?

5. What does Rose ask two maids to do for Eliza?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rose's view for Eliza differ from Jeremy's?

2. Why is Tao Chi'en particularly interested in helping young sex slaves?

3. Why does Tao Chi'en decide to help Eliza get on the boat to California?

4. Why do you think Rose is set on Eliza finding a husband even though she has never wanted that life for herself?

5. In what manner does Rose raise Eliza?

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

7. What character traits are listed that England and Chile share?

8. How does Joaquin respond when he is offered gifts or payments?

9. Do you think Eliza truly feels like she is part of the Sommers family?

10. How does Rose begin to behave after she realizes her daughter has run away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eliza and Tao Chi'en obviously have a very strong bond that grows throughout the novel. Why do they ignore their connection at first? Why do they eventually reconnect? What is the significance of their reunion?

Essay Topic 2

We see unrequited love a lot in this novel. Describe three instances of unrequited love and explain how they relate to the novel as a whole. How do they shape the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Choose three characters who have changed their names throughout the story. What is the significance of these name changes? How are their reasons for doing this different or similar?

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