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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. Who spoke to Windrider in his great dream?

2. What is Miss Whitlaw's occupation?

3. Black Dog is caught stealing from _____________.

4. Who tells Moon Shadow scary stories of America?

5. How does a car owner feel when Windrider repairs it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Moon Shadow call America, and why?

2. What does Moon Shadow find strange about his father's room?

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

4. How does Moon Shadow feel about the stained glass window, and why?

5. What causes Windrider to regret saving Black Dog's life?

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

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

8. How does Windrider intend to live his life, and why?

9. What is so surprising to Moon Shadow about his first meeting with Miss Whitlaw?

10. Why does Moon Shadow move to a house in the city?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

Hypocrisy was an attribute that was highlighted in this book. Where did hypocrisy appear, and how did the inclusion of this attribute affect Jamal throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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