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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IX, The Puerto Ricans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What occupations did Chinese immigrants typically take in the mining camps?
(a) Merchants and farmers.
(b) Tailors and saloon keepers.
(c) Miners and accountants.
(d) Cooks and launderers.

2. What are Puerto Ricans the only immigrants born possessing?
(a) The English language.
(b) U.S. citizenship.
(c) Free passage to the U.S.
(d) Enough money to immigrate.

3. What kind of governmental structure did most Puerto Ricans vote to continue?
(a) Status as a territory.
(b) Commonwealth status.
(c) Independent nationhood.
(d) Statehood.

4. In what area did 19th century Irish consider themselves superior to Germans?
(a) Sports.
(b) Education.
(c) Religion.
(d) Americanization.

5. Why have the Chinese been called "the Jews of Asia?"
(a) They have been universally excluded.
(b) Their success in business has been resented.
(c) Their success in business has been applauded.
(d) They have been universally welcomed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the typical Chinese immigrant in the U.S. do more than others?

2. How did the Pennsylvania Dutch regard politics and government?

3. What nationality are the Pennsylvania Dutch?

4. What was a "tong?"

5. What was a "Hessian"?

(see the answer key)

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