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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. According to this section of the book, __________ is more dangerous now than it was when it was under the Japanese rule.
(a) Marig.
(b) Shanghai.
(c) Peking.
(d) Beijing.

2. Who drives Anna and Genevieve to the train station to meet Joseph when he returns?
(a) No one.
(b) Gran.
(c) Mei Wah.
(d) A taxi driver.

3. Who posted the letter for Joseph, which is why it had been re-routed?
(a) Mei Wah.
(b) No one.
(c) Dr. McLain.
(d) Will Masters.

4. When the war ends, the city of Shanghai is controlled by the ____________ government.
(a) Nationalist Chinese.
(b) Chinese emperor.
(c) Nationalist Japanese.
(d) Japanese emperor.

5. What does Joseph decide to buy in response to the guerrilla activity going on in the city?
(a) Guns.
(b) Tank.
(c) Helmet.
(d) Protection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the small teak box that Anna receives from her father after the birth of her second daughter?

2. What does Anna write in response to Joseph, according to this section of the book?

3. What does Anna learn about Joseph's work when he is not with the family?

4. What magazine reveals the details of Joseph's imprisonment to Anna and Genevieve?

5. What happens when Anna reads about her mother's condition at the library?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Genevieve show to Anna after the party for her and Jack?

2. What does Joseph find when he returns to his office on Yuen Thing Yuen Road?

3. Why wasn't Joseph as happy in California as he is when he is living in Shanghai?

4. What happens when Genevieve and Anna decide to go to eat at Jimmy's?

5. What does Joseph end up telling Anna about the reason why they will not be living together in Shanghai?

6. What happens when Joseph writes frequently and sends gifts at Christmas to Anna?

7. What does Genevieve wish for her life once she finds out she is sick?

8. Why does Joseph decide to buy several guns when he is living in China?

9. What does Anna notice about the behavior of Joseph once he returns to live with them?

10. What does Joseph tell Anna about his life when they are at a nearby Chinese restaurant?

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