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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. What was the luk chup laced with that Chilies gave to Tiller in Chapter 17?

2. Where did the chef Chilies grow up?

3. Who in eighth grade agreed to give Tiller a "Halloween-night hand job" (196)?

4. What did Prada say her career aspirations were in Chapter 14?

5. Who is the jamu master that created the concoctions for Pong's company?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the setting of Evergreen Shores described?

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

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

4. How is Constance described?

5. How is Lily Zhang described in Chapter 13?

6. What did Constance do to Tiller after he ate the candies?

7. Who is Chilies and how is he described?

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

9. What is robata? How is it described?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Pong Lou in My Year Abroad. Where does Tiller meet Pong? How does this meeting change Tiller's life? In what ways does Pong assist Tiller in his journey to self-enlightenment?

Essay Topic 2

Identify and discuss three examples of imagery in the novel. What different literary devices comprise imagery? How are they employed in this narrative? How extensive are the author's depictions of imagery throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Lucky in My Year Abroad. What is Lucky's profession? Where does he live? What is his family like? What are Lucky's motivations in the story? What becomes of this character?

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