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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. Who does Mia and her mother bump into while browsing around a shop in Chapter 36?

2. What grade does Mia get on her essay in Chapter 27?

3. What does Mia's mother stuff her shopping bags with that she carries around the stores?

4. What topic do Mia and Jason debate in Chapter 37?

5. What kind of job does Hank apply for in Chapter 44?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hank say he can stay at the motel even though he has fallen behind in his payments?

2. In Chapter 34, what does Mia's father buy her and what does he tell her when he does?

3. Why is Mia's mother so upset when they bump into Jason and Mrs. Yao in Macy's?

4. How does Mia help Uncle Zhang with his problem with his employer?

5. What is a thirty-day special?

6. Why does Uncle Fung get fired from his job?

7. What does Uncle Zhang tell Mia and her parents he took a loan from a loan shark?

8. How does Mia's mother get hurt in Chapter 41?

9. How do Mia's parents try to repay Hank for his help after the attack on Mia's mother?

10. Who stands up for Mia's family in the emergency room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

More than anything else, hearing the immigrants' stories who come to stay at the Calivista Motel makes Mia aware of the vulnerability of many Chinese immigrants in America. Write an essay exploring the different ways in which the immigrants detail their experiences of exploitation, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Mia reacts the way she does when Jason Yao tells her he likes her in a romantic way? How does Mia's reaction to Jason's overtures affect her life at the Calivista Motel afterwards? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the circumstances and events that lead to Mia's parents never being able to save money while they are managing the Calivista Motel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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