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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, pg. 21-53.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year were plans made for the transcontinental railroad?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1845.
(c) 1848.
(d) 1934.

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

3. On what island did the author grow up?
(a) Oahu.
(b) Long Island.
(c) Maui.
(d) Rikers.

4. What was the ethnic composition where the author grew up?
(a) Caucasion.
(b) French.
(c) Japanese and Chinese.
(d) Chinese and African American.

5. What did Takaki write that contributed to growth of the Asian population in America?
(a) Freedom of religion.
(b) Immigration Act of 1922.
(c) Freedom of speech.
(d) Immigration Act of 1965.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hawaiian planters begin to hire nationalities other then Chinese?

2. In what year did Hawaii begin recruiting Filipino workers?

3. Why does Takaki assert that Asian immigrants opened their own businesses?

4. During 1970-1980 how many immigrants were Asian?

5. How long had Takaki's family been in America?

(see the answer key)

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