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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. What does Takaki hope the reader learns about from his book?
(a) The history of Hawaii.
(b) Asian culture.
(c) Discrimination.
(d) The history of immigration.

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

3. Why did Japanese people immigrate to the United States according to Takaki?
(a) To escape harsh rulers.
(b) For a change of scenery.
(c) To make a higher wage.
(d) To escape criminal charages.

4. In Chapter 3, how does Takaki claim Chinese immigrants were victimized?
(a) Theft.
(b) Insurance fraud.
(c) Rape.
(d) Violence.

5. Why did Takaki write this book?
(a) He has family in Hawaii.
(b) He feels sorry for immigrants.
(c) He is a teacher.
(d) He loves history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Americans refer to the Asian-Indian workers as?

2. What did the Alien Land Law prevent?

3. Why did Chinese immigrants go into debt easily?

4. What were the names of the secret societies formed to protect Asian members?

5. Where did most Filipinos initially arrive?

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