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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Parable.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The pregnant servant girl became convinced that she ____________________________.
(a) Was in love with Tyan-yu
(b) Was doomed to live in poverty
(c) Was of imperial ancestry
(d) Had caused Lindo's infertility

2. In this parable, the corner represents ________________________________.
(a) The mother's skewed anxiety
(b) The turning point for the family
(c) The line between safety and danger
(d) The growth process of the child

3. In order to promote her fertility, Lindo was given ________________________.
(a) Scissors and sewing needles
(b) Polished dowry furniture
(c) Strong backrubs
(d) Gold and jewelry

4. How did Ying-Ying end up in the water?
(a) The little boys pushed her
(b) She tried to grab a swimming snake
(c) The Moon Lady drew her in
(d) She was frightened by firecrackers

5. Auntie had a tongue "like hungry scissors _________________________.
(a) cutting my confidence."
(b) tearing at the heart."
(c) eating silk cloth."
(d) cutting a colorless winter melon."

Short Answer Questions

1. An-Mei's mother is considered a "ghost" because _________________________________.

2. "Popo" is An-Mei's ________________________.

3. An-Mei's mother shows up ___________________________.

4. What was Ying-Ying's unspoken wish?

5. Suyuan Woo packed all of her belongings into a _________________.

(see the answer key)

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