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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, pgs. 406-432.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1910, who did the United States courts rule were white?
(a) Asian-Indians.
(b) Japanese.
(c) Blacks.
(d) Koreans.

2. When was the McCarran-Watter Act passed?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1920.
(d) 1982.

3. What was the name of the organization laundromat owners formed?
(a) Chinese Landromat Alliance.
(b) Asian American Workers Union.
(c) Chinese Laundry Alliance.
(d) Chinese Hand Laundry Alliance.

4. What were Chinese immigrants subjected to by American citizens, according to Chapter 3?
(a) Burning crosses.
(b) Prejudice and immigration.
(c) Welcoming to the community.
(d) Gentrification.

5. Why did Japanese people immigrate to the United States according to Takaki?
(a) For a change of scenery.
(b) To escape criminal charages.
(c) To escape harsh rulers.
(d) To make a higher wage.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Hawaii begin recruiting Filipino workers?

2. How many Chinese workers were hired to work on the railways in 1865?

3. In what state did the author grow up?

4. In what city in California did Chinese immigrants build China Town?

5. What was put into place to protect Chinese immigrants but ultimately did not work?

(see the answer key)

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