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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tao Chi'en hope to do in California?

2. Who sends word back to Rose that Eliza may still be alive?

3. Why is no effort made to revive Tao Chi'en's dead baby?

4. What is the last name of the Joaquin that Eliza hears about?

5. How does Eliza respond when Tao Chi'en asks her if the dead Joaquin is her Joaquin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is used throughout the novel. Think of two instances of foreshadowing and explain their significance. Do the instances help you form a picture in your mind about what happens to the characters after the novel ends?

Essay Topic 3

The sage's theory is that happiness comes from serving others. If this idea is accurate, which characters in the story should be the happiest? Do they seem happy? Which characters seem the least happy? Use examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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