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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. How much could Polly and others earn at Ardsleyville if they worked on the cleaning crew?

2. What type of shoes is Polly wearing when Daniel finds her at the Conference for English Educators?

3. At Ardsleyville, how often were Polly and the others allowed to exercise?

4. What month does Polly remember she and Deming went to the water together in New York before she was taken to Ardsleyville?

5. What number apartment does Leon live in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Daniel go to Vivian's in Chapter 12?

2. How did Polly search for Leon when she was returned to China?

3. How is Daniel spending his days in Chapter 21?

4. How does Polly fit in with the other women at the Fuzhou Business Leaders Forum?

5. When and why does Daniel decide to return to America?

6. What is Beijing like when Daniel arrives?

7. Where does Leon live?

8. How often does Daniel visit Leon and what does he do when he visits?

9. What does Polly tell Yong about Deming, and how does Yong react?

10. What realization does Daniel have about his relationship with Peter and Kay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Polly and Yong meet when he is a student in one of her classes. How would you describe their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Yong likes to think he came from humble beginnings. Did Yong come from humble beginnings? What does that claim reveal about him?

Essay Topic 3

Characterization is the process an author uses to reveal a character's personality. Authors can use direct or indirect characterization to show readers a character's qualities. What type of character is Polly and how does Ko reveal her character traits?

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