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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. In a two-hour period on West Kingston street, how many rounds of ammunition were fired?

2. How old is Pao when he feels like he has become a man?

3. From what type of wood is DeFreitas' desk made?

4. What year did Zhang leave China?

5. Now that Fay is back living at her parents', what song does Miss Cicely play on the piano all the time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Pao give for wanting to know how the children spent their time at Lady Musgrave Rd.?

2. Who moves with Pao to Beverly Hills?

3. How is Zhang's body prepared for burial?

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

5. What terms does Manley have to meet when he goes to the International Monetary Fund for help?

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

7. Why did Mutt and Jeff, the two troublesome police constables, get kicked off the force?

8. Why does Mrs. Samuels come to see Pao?

9. Who does Miss Cecily blame when Kenneth dies?

10. Why can't Fay ask for custody of her children?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 42, Pao looks back over his life. Dscuss Pao's reflections as he considers how he has lived and whether he is satisfied with his life.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 23, Pao agrees to work with Kenneth in the supermarket business. Discuss the business arrangement between Pao and the Wong's and how it works out.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 17, Jamaica achieves independence from Britain. Discuss Jamaica under British rule and how it obtained independence.

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