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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. What does Karl call the nightclub he opens in England?

2. Now that Fay is back living at her parents', what song does Miss Cicely play on the piano all the time?

3. How many columns run from the ground to the roof of the semi-circular carport of Pao's new house?

4. How many times a day does Pao's mother boil herbs for Zhang when he is dying?

5. Who made it possible for Xiuquan to talk to his mother on the phone before the kidnapping?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who moves with Pao to Beverly Hills?

2. Describe Pao house in Beverly Hills.

3. In the 1970s, what are some ways that people try to smuggle money out of Jamaica?

4. How is Zhang's body prepared for burial?

5. Why does Pao decide to quit calling his son Xiuquan?

6. Why can't Fay ask for custody of her children?

7. What does Miss Cecily propose be done with the grocery business after Henry Wong dies?

8. Why does Kenneth decide to try the supermarket business?

9. Who does Miss Cecily blame when Kenneth dies?

10. What is rural Jamaica like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Esther marries, Pao ponders their relationship. Discuss Pao and Esther's relationship and how it changed over the years.

Essay Topic 2

The Morrisons ask Pao to be the godfather for the baby they adopted. Discuss reasons why Pao should or should not be the baby's godfather.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 42, Pao looks back over his life. Dscuss Pao's reflections as he considers how he has lived and whether he is satisfied with his life.

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