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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. In Chapter 7, what type of government does a boy named Theo suggest they might try for a week?

2. When does Dr. Shedhorn say her a patient named Cecilia had a grandmother who survivied a plane crash?

3. How many older sisters does Afong have?

4. For what type of app does Greta receive GeekWire's App of the Year award?

5. In Chapter 6, when does Greta remember that the field of epigenetics made great strides in research?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Afong marries a dead man?

2. What does Lai King watch in Chapter 9?

3. What award does Greta receive in Chapter 5 and why?

4. What does Ford have in common with his son that makes him wondering if there is a genetic proclivity for tastes in music?

5. What issues does Dorothy have, and how does Louis handle her erratic behavior?

6. Who is Mrs. Bidwell?

7. In Chapter 6, who does Dorothy meet on the subway?

8. What is the Shanghai Marriage Market?

9. Who was the real Afong Moy?

10. What does Faye find in a box of John Garland's personal items?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters in a narrative and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Ford use imagery to help readers imagine the worlds where characters live in The Many Daughters of Afong Moy?

Essay Topic 2

Dorothy tries to get along with Louise. However, Louise is very controlling and makes it clear that she does not approve of Dorothy. Why is the relationship between the women challenging?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Ford use more metaphors or similes in The Many Daughters of Afong Moy? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

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