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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 121 - 180).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alexandra feel about not being able to speak Chinese?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Indifferent.

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

3. What do J's parents give Alexandra and J before they leave for the East Coast?
(a) A new stove.
(b) A cat.
(c) A horse.
(d) A car.

4. What was one of Alexandra's most prized pieces of clothing for years?
(a) A taffeta dress.
(b) A plaid skirt.
(c) An Ann Taylor sweater.
(d) A Ralph Loren necklace.

5. What does Alexandra like about reporting?
(a) The adrenaline rush and the deadlines.
(b) The high pay.
(c) Her colleagues.
(d) That she gets to live close to her parents in her job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Alexandra's brother?

2. Why is J nervous about his new program?

3. What writer does Chang quote at the beginning of Part III?

4. What do some of Alexandra's former co-workers give her and J for their road trip?

5. What is J selected for in Ithaca that most of his cohort is not?

(see the answer key)

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