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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 55 - Author's Note).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mia's mother say when taking a picture?
(a) Eggplant.
(b) Tomato.
(c) Rice.
(d) Chocolate.

2. Who does Mia write a letter to in Chapter 41?
(a) Her teacher.
(b) The hospital administrator who waived the fees.
(c) Hank.
(d) The doctor who intervened for her family.

3. How much money did Mia's parents first come to America with?
(a) $2000.
(b) $200.
(c) $500.
(d) $3000.

4. What does Shen tell Mia in his letter in Chapter 61?
(a) He is going to college in London.
(b) He will come visit soon.
(c) His family is much wealthier now.
(d) He is going to an American school.

5. In which state is a couple looking to give away their motel in an essay contest?
(a) New York.
(b) Vermont.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) Colorado.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mia's parents do while Mr. Yao is humiliating her?

2. What does Mr. Yao say in Chinese about Hank that Mia understands but does not translate?

3. What does Mia tell the class is her dog's name?

4. What would Mia have liked to have told her class in Part I about herself?

5. Whose car is stolen at the motel?

(see the answer key)

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