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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mei frustrated with Auntie Po when they first meet?
(a) Auntie Po is actually not very nice to Mei.
(b) Auntie Po does not answer her questions before leaving.
(c) Auntie Po is smaller than Mei thought she would be.
(d) Auntie Po does not speak at all.

2. What does Auntie Po wear when Mei first sees her?
(a) A heavy coat and jeans.
(b) A dress.
(c) A linen jumpsuit.
(d) A pinkish-red shirt and jeans.

3. In Chapter 3, which saw is called the "misery whip"?
(a) The two-person crosscut saw.
(b) The hinge saw.
(c) The meiter saw.
(d) The whelter saw.

4. What does Mei make as an incentive for some of the loggers to help her with her project in Chapter 2?
(a) Cherry pie.
(b) Pudding.
(c) Egg tarts.
(d) Ice cream.

5. What does Auntie Po give to Mei in Chapter 2?
(a) The kindling she needs.
(b) A book of stories.
(c) A new song.
(d) Food.

6. What does Pauly tell Mei that upsets her in Part I?
(a) She is not smart.
(b) Her father is corrupt.
(c) She has no real future.
(d) She is ugly.

7. What does Hao say when Mei tells him about seeing Auntie Po in Chapter 2?
(a) Auntie Po also appeared to Mei's mother.
(b) Auntie Po is not real.
(c) It is OK, but she should not tell anyone.
(d) Auntie Po also appeared to him.

8. What job does Neils ask Hels for?
(a) Log splitter.
(b) Foreman.
(c) Cook.
(d) Laundry washer.

9. Where is the new logger from in Chapter 2?
(a) England.
(b) Ohio.
(c) California.
(d) Wisconsin.

10. Who does Mei wish could also see Auntie Po and Pei Pei in Chapter 2?
(a) Hao.
(b) Pauly.
(c) Hels.
(d) Bee.

11. Why does Mei think Sam will be fine at first in Chapter 2?
(a) He has never gotten sick before.
(b) He always comes home early.
(c) He went to town with two workers and the best horse.
(d) He is very large.

12. Why does Martha object to Mei's and Bee's project in Chapter 2?
(a) Their project could have spoiled some of the wood.
(b) Their project could have hurt someone.
(c) They are trying to prove to Henry that he is safe, but he might not be.
(d) Their project could have cost everyone their jobs .

13. What does Hao always save for Hels at dinner?
(a) An extra piece of meat.
(b) A slice of pie.
(c) A potato.
(d) A beer.

14. Who is Mei mad at in Chapter 2 for failing to protect Sam?
(a) Hao.
(b) Henry.
(c) Auntie Po.
(d) Hels.

15. What year does this story begin in?
(a) 1885.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1900.
(d) 1922.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Henry worried about his own safety?

2. Who is delighted with what Mei and Bee create in Chapter 2?

3. Where does Mei think she will likely work her entire life?

4. Why does Mei say she does not want to get married?

5. Who is allowed to stay at the mill with Hels and Bee when Hao goes to work in town?

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