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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 was unique among immigrant groups about Chinese population size in the U.S.?
(a) The immigrant Chinese population disappeared.
(b) The immigrant Chinese population grew more rapidly.
(c) The Chinese population was the only immigrant group to get smaller.
(d) The immigrant Chinese population maintained a constant size.

2. What type of immigrant group is most likely to retain a foreign language and culture?
(a) Those whose culture is not represented in the U.S.
(b) Those with back-and-forth migration.
(c) Those who are discriminated against.
(d) Those who are mistreated by mainstream governmental agencies.

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

4. What percentage of Puerto Ricans voted for independent nationhood?
(a) 60%.
(b) 10%.
(c) 39%.
(d) One percent.

5. What drug was introduced in the U.S. by Chinese immigrants?
(a) Heroin.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Opium.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the first Puerto Rican community in New York?

2. What important social change did Germans bring to the mainstream culture?

3. Which ethnic group got along best with the Indians?

4. What was a "Hessian"?

5. Which group was the most isolated of the early German settlers?

(see the answer key)

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