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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. When was Niang's funeral held?

2. How much did Adeline and Bob pay of Father's medical bills in America?

3. How large was the diamond on Niang's ring?

4. When did Adeline and Bob travel to Hong Kong and China with an organized tour group?

5. When did Bob Mah's parents emigrate to San Francisco?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Bob Mah's parents emigrate to America and what did they do?

2. Who attended Joseph's funeral?

3. What did Bob Mah have to do during Pearl Harbor?

4. What job did Adeline arrange for herself in Hong Kong?

5. What did Adeline find in Niang's antique Chinese desk?

6. What was the diagnosis of Joseph's illness?

7. Why did Bob's brother Ed receive a Bronze Star during World War II?

8. How was Aunt Baba when Adeline saw her in March, 1994?

9. What was Byron's background?

10. Why did Father's business change, and what new businesses did he start?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Adeline endured racial and sexual slights when she attended school in London. Discuss the racial and sexual discrimination and slights that Adeline endured in London and as a doctor.

Essay Topic 2

Susan was disinherited and denounced as a family member. Discuss why the conflicts Susan had with Niang led to Susan being disowned and denounced as a family member.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Gregory's role in his father's business and why Gregory was dismissed and banished from Father's enterprises.

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