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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 Chapter 16, what does Mei Ling buy at the meat market on her first outing with Joy?

2. In Chapter 18, how much more is Mei Ling paid by the owner of the store for her work than she was paid by Mrs. Wong?

3. In Chapter 20, who do Kai Li and Mei Ling talk to about saving Siew?

4. How much does Mei Ling get paid for four caps in Chapter 16?

5. In Chapter 11, about how many houses does Mei Ling say are in her husband's village?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does Mei Ling dream her home in San Francisco will be like?

2. In Chapter 14, when does Mei Ling receive a letter from her family, and what news does she learn?

3. In Chapter 19, what does June tell Mei Ling about Jack Wong?

4. How does Mei Ling learn where Siew is in Chapter 19?

5. Why does Kai Li leave in Chapter 15 when he discovers that Mei Ling is in labor?

6. What does Mei Ling say when the inspector says Kai Li answered a question differently than Mei Ling?

7. In Chapter 18, how is Mei Ling feeling about her life?

8. In Chapter 15, how does Kai Li feel that he has a daughter?

9. In Chapter 20, how does Kai Li get permission for Siew to see them on Sundays?

10. How does Mei Ling start making some extra money in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mei Ling has to marry and leave her family. What type of relationship does Mei Ling have with her family? Where will she go after her marriage? Why is it difficult for her to leave her family?

Essay Topic 2

Backstories are used to present information about things that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Mei Ling worries about Siew and has nightmares. Why does Mei Ling have nightmares and worry about Siew? How does the anxiety affect Mei Ling and her family?

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