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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 181 - 240).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What insult does a kindergarten classmate say to Alexandra that is racist?
(a) Her nose is flat and ugly.
(b) Her hair is too dark.
(c) Her eyes are funny.
(d) Her skin is yellow.

2. What is the main feature of the weather in Ithaca when Alexandra and J arrive?
(a) Rain.
(b) Snow.
(c) Hot sun.
(d) Humidity.

3. What coffee shop in Ithaca does Alexandra like to go to?
(a) Hattie's.
(b) Richard's.
(c) Gimme!
(d) Xandos.

4. What phrase did the schoolyard kids use to tease Alexandra with?
(a) Her name backwards - Jing Zhang.
(b) They called her a poor girl.
(c) Mean words about her eyes.
(d) A Chinese song that was popular back then.

5. What does Alexandra's seventh grade history teacher say about Chinese people that is racist?
(a) They name their children by throwing pots and pans down the stairs.
(b) They can not see as well as white people.
(c) They are known for being cheap labor.
(d) They have ugly skin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does J once tell Alexandra is a reason he loves her?

2. Who is Yamei Kin's husband?

3. Who writes a note to Alexandra saying she was her only real friend in the office when Alexandra leaves?

4. Who invites Alexandra and J to a party in Part IV?

5. Who in Alexandra's life does J call "crazy," making Alexandra upset?

(see the answer key)

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