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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. Why does Windrider end up killing gang members?

2. What do Windrider's friends think about his dream?

3. Who owns the Company of the Peach Orchard Vow?

4. Why is Moon Shadow so surprised by what Miss Whitlaw gives him when they first meet?

5. What does Windrider do better than his co-workers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Uncle Bright Star refuse to do for Windrider?

2. How did Moon Shadow's grandfather die?

3. What special job for the company is Moon Shadow given?

4. How has Moon Shadow come to respect his father?

5. What surprises Moon Shadow about the white people in America?

6. Where does Windrider find Black Dog after he goes missing?

7. Why is Windrider a partner in the Company of the Peach Orchard Vow?

8. Why were so many Chinese men unable to return to China after moving to America?

9. What does Moon Shadow like to learn from his father while working?

10. What does Handclap tutor Moon shadow on during their trip to America?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were Moon Shadow's thoughts on education, and how did this change his actions? How did his ideas change the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Gangs were a very prevalent theme in this book. How did this theme affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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