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

2. What happens to Sam in Chapter 2?

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

4. In Chapter 2, why does Hao ask Martha to help out in the kitchen?

5. Why does Hels tell Hao he cannot work at the mill any longer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bee bring Mei as a gift from town in Part I, and what does this gift symbolize?

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

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

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

5. What does Hao tell Hels he has taught Mei how to do in Chapter 2?

6. What does Bee teach Mei how to do in Part I?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Mei's father's leaving the logging camp begin to highlight her own strengths and talents? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Khor communicate the significance of some of the funeral ceremonies and rituals that the Chinese characters share to honor Pauly? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Khor chose to include the Chinese translations of some of Mei's dialogue with the Chinese characters in the book? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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