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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 was Henry Wong's funeral held?

2. When does Edward Seaga become prime minister?

3. What do Pao's children and Gloria do together?

4. What design is on the handle of DeFreitas' walking stick?

5. What is the name of Father Michael's housekeeper?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kenneth decide to try the supermarket business?

2. Describe DeFreitas as he looks when Pao meets with him in Chapter 20.

3. Why are Jamaicans not in charge of their own destiny in 1980?

4. What one good thing comes from Fay leaving Pao?

5. Under what conditions does Pao get permission to write his children?

6. What is rural Jamaica like?

7. Why does Father Michael believe he is an accomplice in the kidnapping of the children?

8. Where does Father Michael believe that virtue resides?

9. What does Miss Cecily propose be done with the grocery business after Henry Wong dies?

10. In the 1970s, what are some ways that people try to smuggle money out of Jamaica?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 24, Pao begins to realize that he needs to find a legal business. Discuss why and how Pao plans to get out of the protection business.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 5, Pao and his friends get into business with an American sergeant. Discuss the business and what Pao's family thought of his business.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 12, Pao and Baker agree to work together. Discuss Pao and Baker's business relationship.

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