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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, pgs. 472-492.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was put into place to protect Chinese immigrants but ultimately did not work?
(a) Federal laws.
(b) Prison guards.
(c) A wall.
(d) The Guardian Angels.

3. How many Asians arrived in Hawaii between 1850 and 1920?
(a) 1,000,000.
(b) 50,000.
(c) 300,000.
(d) 100,000.

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

5. Where did most Filipinos initially arrive?
(a) Tahoe.
(b) Maul.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Seattle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which policy worker called for the use of Chinese workers on the transcontinental railroad?

2. Where did the majority of Korean immigrants settle?

3. What does Takaki say separates Asian immigrants from management positions?

4. What were the wages like in the agricultural industry?

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

(see the answer key)

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