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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 visits a witch and asks for advice?

2. What month is it when the news about gold reaches Chile?

3. What long lost city might have been found?

4. What does Eliza learn from the woman who works for Jeremy and Rose?

5. Where does Eliza leave a letter for Rose?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eliza come to understand what Joaquin meant when he talked about freedom?

2. How does Eliza feel about the abortion that Mama Fresia wants to perform?

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

4. Overall, how are women fairing in California?

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

6. Explain the roles of John, Jeremy, and Rose within the household.

7. Why does the ghost of Lin tell Tao Chi'en that he has to help Eliza when she becomes ill on the boat?

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

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

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

At the end of the novel, it is not clear if Eliza actually saw the head of her lover Joaquin or a stranger. Based on her reaction, do you think it is really her Joaquin? Using examples from the novel as support, explain what you think she will do now.

Essay Topic 2

Many of the characters in the novel break out from their traditional or expected roles. Choose two characters who have done this and compare and contrast their situations. Does rebelling against society's norms help or hurt them?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, irony surrounds Jacob Todd. Describe two things that are ironic about Jacob and explain why they are ironic. How do these instances of irony shape his story line?

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