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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. Shanghai has always felt like ________ to Joseph, even if his wife and daughter are not around.

2. The Communists view Joseph's business as a form of ___________, so he is under investigation.

3. What does Anna learn about Joseph's work when he is not with the family?

4. Who thinks that Joseph isn't coming to meet them in Los Angeles because of something that she did?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Anna's response to Genevieve's request that Anna forgive her father?

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

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

6. What does Anna tell Jack on the day of her 25th birthday?

7. What does Anna notice about the behavior of Joseph once he returns to live with them?

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

9. What does Joseph tell Anna about his life when they are at a nearby Chinese restaurant?

10. What happens when Joseph opens the house on Hungjoa during this part of the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna's father seems to be caught up in smuggling for a part of the story, which puts his family at risk.

Part 1: Why would a person decide to be a smuggler when their family could be in danger?

Part 2: How do you think Joseph could have protected his family more?

Part 3: Do you think Joseph cares about the safety of his family?

Essay Topic 2

Anna begins to worry about her father when she learns of his story through a Life Magazine article.

Part 1: Why do you think Anna still cares about her father?

Part 2: Do you think Anna should spend her time worrying about her father?

Part 3: How do you think you would react if you were in Anna's position?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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