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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 many hours of flying did it take Daniel to get from China to Syracuse?

2. When Daniel goes out for drinks in Chapter 13, by what time does he always try to be home?

3. How far is it from the bar where Daniel plays in Chapter 21 to the subway?

4. In Chapter 19, where has Polly been working?

5. On what floor do Daniel and Michael have an apartment at the end of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Beijing like when Daniel arrives?

2. Why does Daniel leave Ridgeborough even though he finished his summer classes with passing grades?

3. How does Polly respond when Daniel remembers things about the Bronx?

4. Why does Polly not eat oatmeal?

5. Where is Polly when Daniel comes to China?

6. Why did no one know what happened to Polly?

7. Where does Leon live?

8. Why is Daniel feeling down on his birthday, and what cheers him up?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Daniel and the Wilkinson have had challenges with his adoption. What challenges do they have and are they able to overcome those challenges?

Essay Topic 3

Everything is very different in Ridgeborough. Deming struggles to adjust to a new culture, and he misses his mother and family. How does Deming adjust to living with the Wilkinsons, and what challenges does he face?

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