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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When war is declared on August 7, ________ law is declared in the area and in the International Settlement.
(a) Martial.
(b) Civil.
(c) Nanking.
(d) Holy.

2. In January, 1940, what do Joseph and Will Marsh find on the way to the theater?
(a) A letter from Anna.
(b) A summons to court.
(c) A poster.
(d) Decapitated head.

3. Genevieve and Anna go to mass at the Cathedral of St. __________ in order to pray for Joseph's safety.
(a) Peter.
(b) Ignatius.
(c) Michael.
(d) John.

4. Where does Joseph end up moving to after he has closed up the home?
(a) American Club.
(b) Internment camp.
(c) The missionary.
(d) His parents' house.

5. How many other men are assigned to the same room that Joseph is assigned to?
(a) 50.
(b) 30.
(c) 100.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the birthday gift that Anna receives when she turns seven-years-old, just as she had wanted?

2. What does Anna call Liu and Company, one of her favorite places to go on the trips with her father?

3. What do Genevieve and Anna notice when they are shopping in the city?

4. In what sort of house does the family live when they are in Shanghai?

5. What is the road on which the big shopping area is located, according to the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the United States government tell Americans in Shanghai to do when things become more violent?

2. Why are Anna and Joseph in Hsin Hung Chong during this part of the story?

3. Who are the two men that are put in charge of two different groups of internees at the camp?

4. How did Anna's parents meet before deciding to get married and have a child together?

5. What does Joseph do in his office once he realizes that he might be in danger with this new political climate?

6. What is the new business that Joseph becomes involved in once the Japanese have taken over?

7. What do the men at the internment camp find out about the Japanese?

8. Why does Anna's father spend the night sitting beside Anna's bed?

9. What happens when Anna and Joseph go to meet up with the servant, Mei Wah, in front of the hotel?

10. What is the only thing that Joseph says about his time being kidnapped?

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