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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. At the turn of the century, what was the population density of the lower East Side in New York?
(a) One hundred people per acre.
(b) Five hundred people per acre.
(c) Seven hundred people per acre.
(d) Two hundred people per acre.

2. How many languages were and are spoken in Africa?
(a) Over 1,000.
(b) Fewer than 500.
(c) Around 200.
(d) More than 800.

3. Why did many Japanese property owners in the U.S. put title to the land in the names of their children?
(a) The children were born in the U.S. and not subject to the Alien Land Law.
(b) They children could attract better marriage partners.
(c) They hoped for greater prosperity for their children.
(d) The children could avoid excessive taxation.

4. What quality did U.S. slave owners encourage in their slaves?
(a) Dependence.
(b) Independence.
(c) Initiative.
(d) Literacy.

5. How long was the voyage to America in a sailing vessel?
(a) From two to three weeks.
(b) From four to six months.
(c) From one to three months.
(d) From three to seven weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of work provided a start for most wealthy American Jewish families?

2. What is the "diaspora"?

3. What was the occupation of the majority of Irish immigrants in the 19th century?

4. What was a "tong?"

5. What occupations did Chinese immigrants typically take in the mining camps?

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