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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Journey to the East.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these groups is NOT one the author and her husband sought support from?
(a) The clergy.
(b) Other adoptive parents.
(c) Friends.
(d) Their families.

2. What does the author say the book is for a general audience?
(a) True stories about birth parents.
(b) Her own memoirs.
(c) A way to tell about the culture from which these Chinese girls came.
(d) A way to fill in the blanks of an important human interaction.

3. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a place where babies are abandoned?
(a) Railroad stations.
(b) Hospitals.
(c) Schools.
(d) Along roads.

4. Which other country is NOT mentioned as a frequent home of Chinese adoptees?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Spain.
(c) Australia.
(d) Canada.

5. What is the name of Karin and Mark's new puppy?
(a) Chichi.
(b) Maddy.
(c) Kelly.
(d) Annie.

Short Answer Questions

1. As of the writing of the book, approximately how many Chinese-born girls are living in the United States?

2. What practice does Karin take up to help her de-stress?

3. What does the author say the book is for her daughter?

4. What is the number of people in China the government admitted was too poor to afford clothes and food?

5. What is the name of the ship Karin watches sail under the Golden Gate Bridge?

(see the answer key)

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