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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 and worries about Joseph constantly, which is not something she had anticipated?

2. Anna begins to work at the ________ library after she graduates from college and is married.

3. _______ decides at this point of the book that she will never allow Joseph in her life again.

4. What is the color of the Cheongsam that Genevieve wears to the party?

5. What does Joseph do for the family in order to help them out with their home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Joseph do when the government orders him to leave Hong Kong?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Anna tell Jack on the day of her 25th birthday?

10. What doesn't Anna talk about as a part of her social life in South Pasadena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some people in Shanghai continue to go about their daily lives, unaware of the conflict.

Part 1: Why do you think some people are unaware of the conflict?

Part 2: Do you think it would be possible to not know of a war where you are living now?

Part 3: How do you think people should behave during times of war?

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

Anna's father seems to be caught up in smuggling for a part of the story, which puts his family at risk.

Part 1: Why would a person decide to be a smuggler when their family could be in danger?

Part 2: How do you think Joseph could have protected his family more?

Part 3: Do you think Joseph cares about the safety of his family?

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