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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What were Chinese immigrants subjected to by American citizens, according to Chapter 3?
(a) Welcoming to the community.
(b) Gentrification.
(c) Burning crosses.
(d) Prejudice and immigration.

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

4. What was the Japanese community based upon?
(a) Shared struggles.
(b) Shared cultural values.
(c) A common religion.
(d) A common diet.

5. According to Takaki, what is the occupational structure based on?
(a) Gender.
(b) Family.
(c) Race.
(d) Wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of businesses did Japanese immigrants open?

2. What industry was very popular for Japanese immigrants to work in?

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

4. What was the American Land and Produce Company also known as?

5. What did Takaki write that contributed to growth of the Asian population in America?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Chinese immigrants' experience with the Central Pacific Railroad.

2. How were Chinese immigrants victimized?

3. What did Filipino immigrants do when they lived in Alaska?

4. Why did Takaki write this book?

5. What was the major industry Filipino immigrants became involved in?

6. What work did Chinese female immigrants find in America?

7. How are Asians discriminated against in modern society?

8. Describe the story of Lung On and Ing Hay.

9. What was the cause of Anti-Filipino sentiment and what did it lead to?

10. How did Asian Indians migrate to America?

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