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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Chinese immigrants forge documents after the fires in 1906?

2. Where did the Filipino population go initially to find jobs?

3. When did the Filipinos begin to migrate?

4. What was the name of the organization laundromat owners formed?

5. How do educated immigrants function in American society?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chinese immigrants aided in building the American railroad. Explain how Chinese immigrants came to work on the railroad and what struggles they faced while doing so.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Takaki's life and what events led him to write this book. How does he incorporate his own life into his book?

Essay Topic 3

Define the literary term genre. Explain which genre this book fits into and why.

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