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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. How does Filip act once Lukas leaves him with Sylvie?

2. What languages did Sylvie speak when she went to the U.S.?

3. What is the name of Sylvie's doll?

4. How does Sylvie get to the Tan's from the airport?

5. Who is the inheritance passed down to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What favor does Sylvie do for Grandma to make her feel better?

2. What does Helena accuse Sylvie of doing?

3. Where does Amy like to spend her free time?

4. What does Amy discover at Sylvie's apartment?

5. What is Sylvie's legacy within the family?

6. What does Grandma give Sylvie when she arrives at the Tan house?

7. What do the Lee parents do for a living?

8. What was Sylvie's relationship with Ma like?

9. How does Pa react to the news that Sylvie is missing?

10. What does Amy discover about Sylvie's career by calling her company?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you discuss the Tan family's reluctance to let anyone other than the police get involved in Sylvie's case. Why do they push against Amy's efforts to try to look for Sylvie?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Sylvie's perception of herself, particularly in relation to those around her (family, friends, lovers, etc.) What does she think of herself, and why? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about Ma's perception of her family based on the chapters she narrates. What does Ma think of each of her family members, and what does she perceive as her place within the family?

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