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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do some of the Chinese workers say when Mei asks about their families in Chapter 2?
(a) They are saving to buy their own businesses soon.
(b) They are struggling financially.
(c) Their kids are going to school, and one of them bought a house.
(d) They are saving for college for their kids.

2. Who does Mei fall asleep in the woods all night with in Chapter 2?
(a) Polly.
(b) Bee.
(c) Pei Pei.
(d) Henry.

3. What does Mei often do around the campfire at night?
(a) Tell stories.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Make pies for the following day.
(d) Eat her own dinner.

4. What is Hao's job at the saw mill?
(a) Cook.
(b) Foreman.
(c) Priest.
(d) Saw-maker.

5. What is in Mei's hair after she returns to the camp in the morning after she stays in the woods all night?
(a) Pine needles.
(b) Snow.
(c) Wood chips.
(d) Flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, which saw is called the "misery whip"?

2. What does Mei say this is s story about in Chapter 1?

3. Where is the new logger from in Chapter 2?

4. What does Mei compare logging a forest to?

5. Who takes over Hao's job when he leaves to go work in town?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II, what happens to Sam and how do people react?

2. What does Pauly tell Mei in Part I that deeply hurts her feelings?

3. When does Mei first encounter Auntie Po in Part II?

4. What happens when Auntie Po tries to get rid of mosquitos with bees?

5. What warning does Auntie Po give to Mei in Part II?

6. In Chapter 2, what does Mei say logging a forest reminds her of?

7. In Part I, how does Mei think hers and Bee's futures will differ?

8. What is the relationship like between Mr. Andersen and Hao?

9. How does Mei feel when Hao is forced to leave the camp?

10. In Part II, why does Hao become concerned about Mei's safety?

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