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

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

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

4. What do the lumberjacks receive that the Chinese workers do not receive?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Board.
(c) Pay.
(d) Health insurance.

5. Why is Henry worried about his own safety?
(a) He has already been beaten once in town.
(b) His father tells him he needs to be able to defend himself.
(c) He lost his knife.
(d) His mother Martha tells him that things might not be safe for their family, either.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What news does Hels share with Hao from the paper in Part I?

3. Where does Mei work and live?

4. Who is the big blue buffalo in Mei's stories?

5. Why is Mei frustrated with Auntie Po when they first meet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What newspaper story does Mr. Andersen bring to Hao in Part I that is concerning?

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

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

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

7. What is one major difference between the lumberjacks and the Chinese workers in the camp?

8. Why do Mei and Bee build giant buffalo footprints?

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

10. What is Mei's favorite story to tell around the campfire?

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