The Distant Land of My Father Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Bo Caldwell
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 101 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Distant Land of My Father Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Bo Caldwell
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 101 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What does Anna get to drink on the morning of her seventh birthday?
(a) Wine.
(b) Milk.
(c) Juice.
(d) Hot cocoa.

2. What does Anna find in the closet when she goes off to explore, bored with drawing maps?
(a) Japanese yen.
(b) Pictures.
(c) A bible.
(d) United States dollars.

3. In January, 1940, what do Joseph and Will Marsh find on the way to the theater?
(a) A summons to court.
(b) A poster.
(c) Decapitated head.
(d) A letter from Anna.

4. Even though Genevieve sometimes objects, Joseph often takes _________ out on his outings.
(a) Anna.
(b) Her.
(c) No one.
(d) Mei Wah.

5. What does Anna's father say that he can leave her after he dies?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His legal issues.
(c) His money.
(d) His journals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Joseph end up moving to after he has closed up the home?

2. At the age of six, Anna knows enough about kidnappings to know that they have to __________.

3. What does Anna find when she is looking in her parents' room to find her birthday presents?

4. In what sort of house does the family live when they are in Shanghai?

5. What does Joseph love above anything else, so much so that he teaches his daughter about it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anna begin to notice about her mother after living in Los Angeles for a while?

2. What does Genevieve do on Anna's seventh birthday, as described in this section of the book?

3. What is the new business that Joseph becomes involved in once the Japanese have taken over?

4. What does Joseph feel about his money making opportunities outside of Shanghai?

5. What does Joseph explain to his daughter, Anna, in a letter that is attached to a box of his belongings?

6. What does Joseph tell Anna about Japan when she asks him to point out the words on the world globe?

7. What does Joseph say when Genevieve tells him that she has purchased tickets for the family to return to the United States?

8. What does Joseph do in his office once he realizes that he might be in danger with this new political climate?

9. What happens to the city after the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor on December 8?

10. How did Anna's parents meet before deciding to get married and have a child together?

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