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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. Who thinks that Joseph isn't coming to meet them in Los Angeles because of something that she did?

2. Who refuses to leave Hong Kong, which causes him to be arrested?

3. At what time does Anna's father show up at her door on her birthday, bringing roses and perfume?

4. What is the birthday on which Anna tells her husband that she is pregnant with her second child?

5. Where is the postmark from on the letter that Genevieve receives from Joseph in 1942?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is not in the letter that Genevieve receives from Joseph in May of 1942?

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

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

4. What do prisoners have to do as a part of their imprisonment by the Communist government?

5. What happens when Joseph opens the house on Hungjoa during this part of the story?

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

7. What does Genevieve tell Anna about when she calls her in January 1954?

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

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

10. What does Joseph's journalist friend confirm about the movement Joseph sees one night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna's father love the city of Shanghai and wants his daughter to love it just as much so he tries to encourage her learning whenever he can.

Part 1: Why does Joseph love Shanghai so much?

Part 2: Why is it important that Anna grow to love the city as much?

Part 3: How do you think a person can fall in love with a city?

Essay Topic 2

Joseph becomes poor as a result of the war time restrictions. He needs to sell the things that he owns in order to have money to live.

Part 1: How do you think Joseph feels about becoming poor?

Part 2: Do you think the rich should be made poor during times of war?

Part 3: Why do you think the government restricts the assets of the rich during the war time?

Essay Topic 3

Joseph doesn't get a job as Genevieve suggests, which upsets her as they begin their new life in California.

Part 1: Why doesn't Joseph get a job as he is asked to do by his wife?

Part 2: How might you have responded if your spouse didn't get a job as you expected them to?

Part 3: Do you think Joseph should have gotten a job?

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