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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mia try to help Uncle Zhang with by writing him a letter?
(a) Getting his passport and ID back from his employer.
(b) Getting a train ticket to a destination he needs to go to for a job interview.
(c) Getting reimbursed by an airline.
(d) Getting his fiance to come back to him.

2. What kind of clothing does Mia want badly but can not afford in Chapter 29?
(a) Jeans.
(b) New sneakers.
(c) A swimsuit.
(d) A halter top.

3. What does Mia's mother tell Mia she is like when it comes to learning English and writing in English?
(a) She is like a pencil while the native speakers are like pens.
(b) She is like a ball and the native speakers are like a bat.
(c) She is like a bicycle while the native speakers are like cars.
(d) She is like a pool and the native speakers are like the ocean.

4. What grade does Mia get on her essay in Chapter 27?
(a) A C minus.
(b) An F.
(c) An A.
(d) A B.

5. Why does the hospital administrator say Mia's family does not qualify for having fees waived?
(a) They get free rent.
(b) They have paid for health care before.
(c) They make too much money.
(d) They are doctors themselves.

6. In Chapter 41, what do Mia's parents offer to Hank?
(a) A plane ticket to see his sick mother.
(b) A new job as a security guard.
(c) All the money they have.
(d) To hide him in the motel so he can stay.

7. What does Mia's father tell her in Chapter 34 that really gives her confidence?
(a) She is a fine story writer.
(b) She is going to be a great chef someday.
(c) She is incredibly resourceful.
(d) She is a fine front desk worker.

8. What do Mia's parents tell her about in Chapter 50 from their own country's history?
(a) The 100-year War.
(b) The Great Migration.
(c) The Ming Dynasty.
(d) The Cultural Revolution.

9. What kind of job does Hank apply for in Chapter 44?
(a) Security guard.
(b) Landscaper.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Accountant.

10. What does the blue hat on the front desk mean?
(a) A signal for the tax inspector to come in.
(b) A signal to immigrants who wanted to stay for free not to come in.
(c) A signal for immigrants who wanted to stay for free to come in.
(d) A signal for the fire inspector to come in.

11. In Chapter 45, what does Mia keep that a customer leaves behind?
(a) Sneakers.
(b) A glittery top.
(c) Sunglasses.
(d) Jeans.

12. In Chapter 42, why does Hank have to leave the hotel?
(a) He has a new job that he has to move for.
(b) Mr. Yao called the police to get him out.
(c) He spent one night in jail, so he is no longer technically a resident there.
(d) He has to go see his sick mother.

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

14. What topic do Mia and Jason debate in Chapter 37?
(a) Climate change.
(b) Freedom of speech.
(c) Immigration policy.
(d) Labor exploitation and fair play.

15. In Chapter 31, who comes to visit Mia's parents?
(a) Uncle Zao.
(b) Uncle Zhu.
(c) Uncle Ming.
(d) Uncle Han.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mia convince her parents to take her mother to the hospital?

2. In Chapter 41, who is Mia waiting up late for to come back to the motel?

3. What does Xiao mean in Chinese?

4. What does Lupe say to Mia that encourages her at the end of Chapter 27?

5. Who does Mia write a letter to in Chapter 41?

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