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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 9th-century China, when Char Ti Chong and the villagers flee from the Tartar invasion, where do they plan to go?
(a) To the neighboring village, for help.
(b) To the Golden Valley, with General Ching.
(c) To the Tartar's homeland.
(d) To a secret cave, to hide.

2. Mark Whipple (West Point graduate and grandson of Dr. John Whipple) is resented by members of the Chinese community. Why?
(a) He is a member of the military.
(b) His father ordered Chinatown's destruction during the plague epidemic.
(c) None of the given answers.
(d) He is descended from missionaries.

3. What important event takes place on July 6, 1898?
(a) U.S. House of Representatives votes to annex Hawaii.
(b) Hawaii becomes the 50th U.S. state.
(c) Queen Liliuokalani dies.
(d) U.S. House of Representatives refuses to annex Hawaii.

4. What happens to Shigeo's three brothers who also served in World War II?
(a) Two are filled; only one survives.
(b) All three are killed.
(c) One is killed; the other two survive.
(d) All three survive.

5. Who does Goro Sakagawa marry?
(a) Akemi.
(b) Elinor Henderson.
(c) Malama Kanakoa.
(d) Judy Kee.

6. What does Kelly learn about Elinor as he gets to know her better?
(a) Neither given answer is correct.
(b) She wants to write a book.
(c) She is a descendant of missionary Immanuel Quigley.
(d) Both given answers are correct.

7. Char Nyuk Tsin has trouble meeting the requirements for U.S. citizenship. Why?
(a) She is too old.
(b) She is Chinese.
(c) All of the given answers.
(d) She cannot read or write.

8. A group of influential businessmen known as The Fort, all involved with H & H Shipping, lay plans for who should hold which seats in government. Why do they care?
(a) They believe in the importance of democratic elections.
(b) They like to place bets on how elections will turn out.
(c) They like to brag that they know influential politicians.
(d) They want to be sure government will favor their businesses.

9. Kelly Kanakoa is attracted to Elinor Henderson. Which of the following statements about Elinor is true?
(a) She is a graduate of Smith College.
(b) She is deaf.
(c) She is illiterate but beautiful.
(d) She is an orphan.

10. In 1946, who attempts to organize the plantation workers?
(a) Elinor Henderson.
(b) Char Nyuk Tsin.
(c) Goro Sakagawa.
(d) Kelly Kanakoa.

11. What was the reaction in Hawaii to passage of the McCarren-Walter Immigration Act?
(a) Classes formed to help people prepare for citizenship.
(b) The act was generally warmly received.
(c) Neither of the given answers.
(d) Both of the given answers.

12. What other crop does Whip Hoxworth introduce to Hawaii?
(a) All of the given answers.
(b) Ginger flowers.
(c) Malaysian orange trees.
(d) Brazilian coffee beans.

13. In 1946, the term "the Golden Men" is coined to describe a certain kind of person developing in Hawaii. Which of the following is NOT necessarily an attribute of a "Golden Man"?
(a) A blend of modern and ancient sensibilities.
(b) A blend of business and philosophy.
(c) A blend of Western and Eastern culture and values.
(d) A blend of Caucasian and Asian genes.

14. What happens when Shigeo Sakagawa runs for a senate seat?
(a) He wins the election.
(b) He loses the election.
(c) He is assassinated before the vote count is complete.
(d) The vote ends in a tie.

15. What kind of document does Bromley Hale write about conditions on the original missionary ship that brought his relatives to Hawaii?
(a) A poetic ode.
(b) An admiring account of their bravery.
(c) A simple statement of facts.
(d) An ironic satire.

Short Answer Questions

1. With help from Hong Kong Kee, what powerful group does Mr. McLafferty's company hope to challenge?

2. When Kamejiro goes to work on one of Whip Hoxworth's plantations, what does he ask for permission to build?

3. Which is these men is NOT an example of a Golden Man?

4. What does Mun Ki do when he arrives in Hawaii?

5. What are Char Nyuk Tsin's sons told about their parents?

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