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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. Where did Pong say Mr. Jiu's kids attend boarding schools in Chapter 13?

2. Who sang "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with Pong at the karaoke club?

3. On what narrow highway does Tiller recall his mother pressing up to 100 miles per hour in Chapter 15?

4. What did Tiller do when he was put on the spot to speak before the yoga instructors at brunch in Chapter 19?

5. What is Tiller's Chinese Zodiac sign?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What story did Pong tell Tiller in Chapter 18?

4. What uncomfortable encounter does Tiller describe involving Lucky's mother in Chapter 12?

5. What foreshadowing can be seen in Chapter 13?

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

7. What does "20 Whet" refer to and why is it important to the story?

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

9. How is Drum Kappagoda's estate described in Chapter 17?

10. How is the setting of Evergreen Shores described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Drum Kappagoda in the novel. How old is Drum? How did he attain his fortune? What are his primary motivations in the novel? What becomes of him by the novel's ending?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of VeeJ, or Victor Jr. in My Year Abroad. How old is VeeJ? What aspects of his personality stand out when he is first introduced? What transformation does VeeJ undergo? What does VeeJ mean to Tiller?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of capitalism and worker exploitation in My Year Abroad. How are these themes developed through the character of Chilies? What Marxist ideals does Chilies promote? How do his actions go against those ideals?

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