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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 13, about how long do Mei Ling and Bo wait for Kai Li?

2. Why does Bo say "uh-oh" in Chapter 15?

3. In Chapter 11 when Mei Ling returns to the barracks, what is Siew doing with Bo?

4. On what floor is Mei Ling's new home in Chapter 13?

5. How much does Mrs. Woo say that Mei Ling will be paid for each table runner she embroiders?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 16, how does Mei Ling manage after Joy is born?

2. In Chapter 17, what is the new apartment like?

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

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

5. What is Kai Li's story in Chapter 20?

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

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

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

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

10. At the end of Chapter 13, why does Mei Ling want to take a walk outside by herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mei Ling has a lot of adjustments with her marriage and having to travel to the United States. What adjustments does Mei Ling have to make because of her marriage and traveling to the United States? How is the adjustment a struggle for her? How do her optimism and positive mental attitude help make the adjustment easier?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

New immigrants to California disembark at Angel Island. What type of place is Angel Island? In what way is it a prison? What is ironic about the fact that the place is called Angel Island?

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