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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 what school does Gloria enroll Esther?

2. What color skirt does Esther wear for her school uniform?

3. When does Xiuquan leave Jamaica?

4. What are the kids drinking when Pao goes to the Chinese Athletic Club?

5. How many years did Father Kealey spend in seminary?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how does Pao make money?

2. How does Pao indicate to Sergeant Brown that they have a bond?

3. How does Pao get news about Fay and her family since Fay keeps running back home?

4. What goals were Manley and Bustamante working for?

5. What happens to the waitress who is with Helena Meacham when Helena murders the boys?

6. What payment did Zhang get when he first worked for Chin?

7. Who is Zhang?

8. What does Pao's mother say about Fay in Chapter 12?

9. Why doesn't Finley want to hire Samuels?

10. How does Chin introduce Sergeant Brown for the Wholesale Provision Merchants' Association?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 24, Pao begins to realize that he needs to find a legal business. Discuss why and how Pao plans to get out of the protection business.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 17, Jamaica achieves independence from Britain. Discuss Jamaica under British rule and how it obtained independence.

Essay Topic 3

Even after Pao marries Fay, he is still seeing Gloria. Discuss Pao's and Gloria's relationship.

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