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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, where does the man live that the matchmaker mentions is interested in Jah Jeh?
(a) Shanghai.
(b) New York City.
(c) California.
(d) Hong Kong.

2. In Chapter 3, what is Bo holding when Mei Ling meets him?
(a) Carved rabbit.
(b) Carved turtle.
(c) Carved dragon.
(d) Carved bear.

3. In Chapter 2, what does Ahma give Mei Ling before she leaves?
(a) Ring.
(b) Gold coins.
(c) Necklace.
(d) Photograph.

4. How many days after being on the island in Chapter 10, are the women given a chance to take a walk?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 6 days.

5. In Chapter 7, who does June say she can ask to get news of Mei Ling's husband?
(a) Boatswain.
(b) Cook.
(c) Steward.
(d) Seaman.

6. In Chapter 4, what is the name of the ship that Mei Ling, Chinn Kai Li, and Bo will be taking?
(a) Empire Energy.
(b) Carolita.
(c) Faraday.
(d) Persia Maru.

7. Which of Kai Li's family were born in the United States?
(a) Father.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Aunt.
(d) Uncle.

8. In Chapter 10, where does Mei Ling have a lump on her head?
(a) Behind her right ear.
(b) On the back of her head.
(c) Behind her left ear.
(d) On the top of her head.

9. What is the date at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) 1917.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1923.
(d) 1920.

10. When did June Young move to America?
(a) 1908.
(b) 1913.
(c) 1909.
(d) 1911.

11. What does Kai Li send Mei Ling in Chapter 9?
(a) Tea.
(b) Soy sauce.
(c) Papaya.
(d) Ginger.

12. What plants does Mah-ma send with Mei Ling in Chapter 2?
(a) Chrysanthemum and peony.
(b) Lotus and hibiscus.
(c) Lily and orchid.
(d) Iris and magnolia.

13. In Chapter 6, who is traveling with Siew?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Fuchan.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Ahma.

14. In Chapter 8, what does Mei Ling see growing on the shore?
(a) Shrubs.
(b) Grasses.
(c) Palm trees.
(d) Flowers.

15. In Chapter 1, how old is Mei Ling's sister, Jah Jeh?
(a) 19.
(b) 17.
(c) 20.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, how many women who board the ship are destined to be picture brides?

2. How long is the trip to Guangzhou expected to take in Chapter 3?

3. When were Chinn Kai Li and Wong Lew She married?

4. About how old are the prostitutes in Chapter 9?

5. When Mei Ling has to take Jah Jeh's place, how much time does she have to get ready in Chapter 2?

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