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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. What is Eliza's last name?

2. Who is determined that Eliza will enroll in Madame Colbert's school?

3. Who says: "Times have changed. Once a stain on a woman's honor could be washed away only with blood"?

4. How old is Tao Chi'en when he gets separated from his family?

5. What is the name of the man that Rose introduces to her daughter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Eliza feel comfortable in California?

5. In what way is Rose's father more similar to her than to his sons?

6. Why is Tao Chi'en treated decently by his first owner?

7. Describe some of Joaquin's views on a perfect society.

8. Does Tao Chi'en enjoy his work on the boat? Why or why not?

9. Describe the kind of wife Tao Chi'en is looking for.

10. How does Rose behave when she finds out she is not pregnant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Eliza has two clashing worlds influencing her as she grows up: the world of proper English people and the world of Chilean poverty. Which lifestyle does she seem to enjoy more? How does each lifestyle shape the woman she grows up to be? Use specific examples.

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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