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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Anna later realizes just how much of her personality she has received from ___________.

2. ___________ has begun to take place in China, causing more conflict in the area and more troubles for those living there.

3. Genevieve tells Anna that according to newspaper articles, Joseph was released from prison and is now in __________.

4. Joseph decides that the ________ will not be able to control China, so he says where he is to make more money.

5. What kind of watch does Anna's Gran give to her when she graduates?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do prisoners have to do as a part of their imprisonment by the Communist government?

2. What is not in the letter that Genevieve receives from Joseph in May of 1942?

3. What does Joseph end up telling Anna about the reason why they will not be living together in Shanghai?

4. What does Genevieve show to Anna after the party for her and Jack?

5. What does Anna hear her father tell her mother after he comes back to the house after the run-in at the restaurant?

6. What doesn't Anna talk about as a part of her social life in South Pasadena?

7. What happens as a result of the investigations by the Communist government?

8. What does Genevieve tell Anna about when she calls her in January 1954?

9. Where do Jack and Anna live once they are married after she graduates from college?

10. What happens when Joseph writes frequently and sends gifts at Christmas to Anna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna begins to notice that her mother looks different than she did in Shanghai, and that she is changing to adapt to the LA culture.

Part 1: Why do you think Genevieve changes the way she dresses?

Part 2: Do you think you would change the way you dress if you were in a new city?

Part 3: How do you think the changes to Genevieve's appearance impact Anna?

Essay Topic 2

Anna's mother tells Anna to forgive her father, before she dies, even though Anna is not sure that she can.

Part 1: Why should Anna forgive her father?

Part 2: Why does Anna's mother care if Anna forgives her father?

Part 3: How might you respond if your mother told you to forgive someone?

Essay Topic 3

The internment camp where Joseph is held doesn't sound bad until there is mention of torture.

Part 1: What do you think of the idea of internment camps for the Chinese?

Part 2: Do you think that internment camps were necessary during war times?

Part 3: How do you think the prisoners at internment camps were treated?

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