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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What colonial influence is described in Macau's architecture in Chapter 15?
(a) Italian.
(b) Portuguese.
(c) Russian.
(d) British.

2. What word did Chilies and Constance use to refer to white Westerners like Tiller?
(a) Karuka.
(b) Farang.
(c) Gringo.
(d) Niu.

3. How much money did Pong make per hour at the restaurant peeling vegetables in his youth?
(a) $1.25.
(b) $0.75.
(c) $0.50.
(d) $.2.25.

4. What song does Tiller describe Drum singing at the karaoke club in Chapter 14?
(a) "Friday I'm in Love."
(b) "Bella Lugosi's Dead."
(c) "Hotel California."
(d) "My Way."

5. To whom does Tiller compare Mr. Kappagoda's appearance in Chapter 13?
(a) Elvis Presley.
(b) Jesse Jackson.
(c) Bruce Lee.
(d) Jackie Onassis.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Pruitt say he came to work for the Kappagodas in Chapter 19?

2. Who from Dunbar did Nenita remind Tiller of?

3. What are referred to as Lucky's signature drinks in Chapter 15?

4. As what spirit animal did Tiller draw Pong in the shopping mall in Chapter 12?

5. Where is the world's largest aquarium that Tiller describes visiting with Pong's party in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Constance described?

2. How is the setting of Evergreen Shores described?

3. What is said of Tiller's Chinese zodiac sign in Chapter 12?

4. Who is Chilies and how is he described?

5. What is significant about the candies that Chilies gave Tiller in Chapter 17?

6. What did Drum reveal about his plans with Pong in Chapter 21?

7. What foreshadowing can be seen in Chapter 13?

8. What kind of yoga event was taking place at the Kappagoda estate when Tiller visited?

9. How would you characterize Tiller's relationship with his father?

10. What led to Pong buying Tiller the knife in Chapter 12?

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