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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, pgs. 406-432.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the husbands force their Japanese brides to wear upon their arrival to Hawaii?
(a) Kimonas.
(b) Hats.
(c) Western clothes.
(d) Maid outfits.

2. Why were Asian-Indians able to find jobs in the fields down South?
(a) There were a lot of positions available.
(b) The ban on Chinese immigrants.
(c) They were willing to do hard work.
(d) Low wages.

3. Where did Takaki go to college?
(a) The West coast.
(b) The South.
(c) The East coast.
(d) The Midwest.

4. After the earthquake of 1906, who was allowed to enter the country?
(a) Japenese women.
(b) Indian women.
(c) Chinese women.
(d) Chinese men.

5. What did Koreans have to compete with other Asians for?
(a) Scholarships.
(b) Jobs.
(c) Money.
(d) Spouses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of farming were Asian-Indians active in?

2. What was the ethnic composition where the author grew up?

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

4. What does Takaki say is the fastest growing ethnic population?

5. How many Chinese workers were hired to work on the railways in 1865?

(see the answer key)

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