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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Pikette want to open a chain of, according to Tiller in Chapter 2?
(a) Concert venues.
(b) Mani-pedi studios.
(c) Massage studios.
(d) Laundromats.

2. Who was the stall owner that was accosted by the Red Guards in Pong's story from Chapter 9?
(a) Bai.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Yu.
(d) Jun.

3. What is the name of the town where Tiller grew up?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Malvern.
(d) Dunbar.

4. The Red Guard that shouted at the college dean in Pong's story from Chapter 9 said that Chairman Mao deployed them as what throughout the land?
(a) His fists of power.
(b) Terrorists.
(c) His thought weapons.
(d) His apostles of revenge.

5. What does Tiller say Patel's given name is in Chapter 2?
(a) Isaiah.
(b) Sahbagya.
(c) Pikette.
(d) Kappagoda.

6. What was Pong's father's name?
(a) Jun.
(b) Shen.
(c) Bai.
(d) Shang.

7. What are the Four Olds, according to Pong's story in Chapter 9?
(a) Old money, atmosphere, clothing, and feelings.
(b) Old memories, beliefs, worries, and hopes.
(c) Old relationships, currency, dreams, and ideals.
(d) Old ideas, culture, customs, and habits.

8. How does Tiller describe his ethnicity in Chapter 3?
(a) He is 12.5% Asian.
(b) He is 44.5% Asian.
(c) He is 25% Asian.
(d) He is 50% Asian.

9. Who in Chapter 8 said, "I vote for my wallet, doll face, which is the source of all power in this solar system" (110)?
(a) Roger.
(b) Bai.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Jack.

10. How does Tiller describe Val's age in Chapter 1?
(a) Forty-something.
(b) Thirty-something.
(c) College-aged.
(d) Middle-aged.

11. What mess was Tiller left to clean up in Chapter 7?
(a) Urine.
(b) Spilled wine.
(c) Vomit.
(d) Dog hair.

12. What is Lucky's last name?
(a) Kappagoda.
(b) Pan.
(c) Wu.
(d) Choi.

13. How old is Victor Jr. said to be in Chapter 1?
(a) 10.
(b) 7.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

14. What is the "grease-soaked foot-long hoagie" called that Val buys for Victor Jr.?
(a) The Widowmaker.
(b) The Italian.
(c) The Reuben.
(d) The Fatty Flo.

15. What is described by Bags as "A most unusual white people's beverage" in Chapter 8 (109)?
(a) White Russian.
(b) Dark 'n' Stormy.
(c) Mint Julep.
(d) Rusty Nail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What purpose does the city where Tiller lives serve for him, according to the narrative in Chapter 1?

2. Where did Tiller tell Val he was from when they first met?

3. Who was Pong's business partner that invited Tiller to go to Asia on an investment trip in Chapter 8?

4. What subjects does Val assist Victor Jr. with in his homeschooling?

5. With whom does Tiller describe having gone to Six Flags in Chapter 2?

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