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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did May Ying have to work to re-pay what was spent on her passage?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 1 year.

2. How did May Ying hope to be taken care of in her old age?
(a) By moving to America.
(b) By saving up her money.
(c) By staying loyal to her owner.
(d) By having sons.

3. What did Hing's sister give her at the beginning of the book?
(a) A ribbon.
(b) A kimono.
(c) A dress.
(d) A coat.

4. Why did May Ying want her son to be born in Canada?
(a) So he could have an inheritance.
(b) So he could have citizenship there.
(c) So he could be with his grandparents.
(d) So he could be born in a good hospital.

5. What did Hing notice about the gift from her sister at the beginning of the book?
(a) She recognized it.
(b) It was old.
(c) She needed it.
(d) It was stolen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was May Ying at the beginning of the book?

2. Who sold May Ying?

3. Who did Sam send money to?

4. What did the owner of the Peking House refuse to do for Sam?

5. Why was Sam able to save so much money?

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