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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Siew slightly shy when she is finally taken home with Bo and Joy as part of Mei Ling's family? (from Chapters 21 - Epilogue)

She is scared that Mei Ling loves Joy and Bo more than Siew.

She is scared that her newfound happiness will be short-lived.

She is scared of Kai Li, whom she barely knows.

She is scared that Jack Wong will find her and take her away.

2.

What makes Mei Ling realize her intuitions were right about her husband hiding something? (from Chapters 11 - 15)

When Kai Li refuses to ask about Siew's wellbeing.

When she sees how poor they are, despite assurances Kai Li was a wealthy merchant.

When Kai Li becomes aggressive towards her and Bo upon taking them home.

When Kai Li makes her and Bo wait for hours before picking them up from the dock in San Francisco.

3.

From whom does Mei Ling's family eagerly await news at the beginning of Chapter 1? (from Chapters 1 - 5)

From Mah-Ma, their mother.

From Ahma, their grandmother.

From the matchmaker.

From Chinn Kai Li, Jah Jeh's betrothed.

4.

Why are the three young girls in the barracks on Angel Island wearing red lipstick? (from Chapters 6 - 10)

They are young girls being married off to American men.

They are performers hired to work in America.

They are wealthy immigrants going to new homes in America.

They are young girls being sold into prostitution.

5.

How does Mei Ling solve the problem of Jack Wong stalking Siew? (from Chapters 21 - Epilogue)

She asks Kai Li to threaten Jack Wong with violence.

She pushes him into the ocean and lets him drown.

She bribes him with her earnings to leave her family alone.

She calls the police and reports Jack Wong's activities.

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