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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the one item Mia's father and she are always looking for for her father's collection?
(a) A particular kind of spicy tea.
(b) A special Cross pen.
(c) A Civil War stamp.
(d) A 1943 copper alloy penny.

2. Who is the first weekly resident of the motel that Mia meets?
(a) Mr. Robertson.
(b) Hank Caleb.
(c) Eli Frond.
(d) Mrs. Q.

3. Why is Mia offended at Jason's compliment in Chapter 14?
(a) He insinuates that he is surprised she can play so well.
(b) He tells her he likes her playing but not the piece of music she chose.
(c) He insults her appearance at the same time he compliments her playing.
(d) He tells her he did not think Chinese people played piano.

4. Where does Jason tell his class his family is from?
(a) Belgium.
(b) France.
(c) Taiwan.
(d) Japan.

5. What does Mia tell her class about herself in Part I?
(a) She works at the front desk.
(b) She is from Hauango Province.
(c) She is from Japan.
(d) She has a golden retriever.

6. Where did Li sometimes eat his burger that shocks Mia?
(a) The bathroom.
(b) His car.
(c) The highway.
(d) The dumpster.

7. What does Jason tell Mia he thinks was not a bad idea in Chapter 13?
(a) A scanner.
(b) A laser system.
(c) A gun behind the desk.
(d) A security camera.

8. What do the kids in Mia's class do when the class learns about China?
(a) Make slanted eyes at her.
(b) Wear red.
(c) Mock her accent.
(d) Tease her about her traditional clothes.

9. What is the real reason Mia does not want to participate in gym class?
(a) She feels uncoordinated.
(b) She feels sick every day when she runs.
(c) She has a bad foot.
(d) Her parents told her to be careful because they do not have health insurance.

10. Where did Mia eat a burger that she will never forget in Chapter 1?
(a) The Houston Space Center.
(b) The Burger Diner.
(c) The Chicago Airport.
(d) The Corner Diner.

11. What does Mia tell the class is her dog's name?
(a) Betrand.
(b) Michael.
(c) Sonjay.
(d) Derek.

12. How much money does Mr. Yao offer Mia's parents as profit for each room they rent?
(a) $8.
(b) $10.
(c) $5.
(d) $25.

13. Who hears Mia playing piano in Chapter 14?
(a) Lupe.
(b) Jason.
(c) Mrs. Douglas.
(d) Mia's mother.

14. Which girl in Mia's class says one of the same things about herself as Mia says?
(a) Ellie.
(b) Florence.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Lupe.

15. Why does Mia say she does not want to participate in gym class?
(a) She has a bad foot.
(b) She does not have gym clothes.
(c) She does not have sneakers.
(d) She hates sports.

Short Answer Questions

1. What analogy does Lupe use for the rich and poor in America?

2. How much money does Mia figure out that Mr. Yao takes in in one month from the motel?

3. What board game do the weeklies often play?

4. Whose car is stolen at the motel?

5. What kind of collection does Mia's father have that he will never sell?

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