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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 8 - 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the author's choir teacher in high school?
(a) Mrs. Denny.
(b) Mrs. Carson.
(c) Mr. Gedge.
(d) Mr. Dingall.

2. What book of Toni Morrison's did the author read in eighth grade as part of the book club that moved him greatly?
(a) Sula.
(b) Song of Solomon.
(c) The Bluest Eye.
(d) Beloved.

3. When did the author leave the Philippines to come to the U.S.?
(a) April 23, 1993.
(b) September 1, 1992.
(c) August 1, 1993.
(d) June 3, 1992.

4. Who was the Democratic contendor in the 1994 race for California govneror?
(a) Ryan Brown.
(b) Pete Wilson.
(c) Kathleen Brown.
(d) Thomas Homan.

5. Where was the digital newsroom for the Washington Post located when the author began creating online videos to accompany his feature stories?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Texas.
(d) Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the worldwide Filipino population, according to the author in Part 1, Chapter 5?

2. When did Rolan move to the U.S.?

3. What is the title of Part 2, Chapter 14?

4. For approximately how long were the Philippine islands ruled by Spanish colonialists?

5. Who was the executive editor for the Washington Post when the author began his two-year internship there?

(see the answer key)

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