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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, pgs. 230-269.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Chinese immigrants begin to open laundromats?
(a) The initial capital was low.
(b) Familes could run the buisness.
(c) There was a great need for the service.
(d) They were fired from the railroad.

2. Which policy worker called for the use of Chinese workers on the transcontinental railroad?
(a) William Clinton.
(b) James F. Kennedy.
(c) George Frank.
(d) Aaron H. Palmer.

3. What does diversity in the work place accomplish according to Chapter 2?
(a) It makes a positive work environment.
(b) The bosses experience multiple cultures.
(c) It provides an educational experience.
(d) It prevents one block of immigrants from becoming too powerful.

4. Why did very few Chinese immigrants return to China according to The Chinese Six Companies?
(a) Lack of family.
(b) No passport.
(c) The government would not let them return.
(d) No money.

5. Where did Japanese women work in America?
(a) Out of the home.
(b) In laundromats.
(c) At home.
(d) In and out of the home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What location became the prime meeting spot for Chinese immigrants?

2. In what city in California did Chinese immigrants build China Town?

3. What Marxist term does Takaki give the Asian workforce?

4. Why did Abiko Kyutaro return to Japan prior to moving permanently to America?

5. What was put into place to protect Chinese immigrants but ultimately did not work?

(see the answer key)

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