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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, An-Mei Hsu, "Magpies".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Waverly's mother says Waverly's success can be attributed to _______________.
(a) Luck
(b) Talent
(c) Skill
(d) The gods

3. Rose is afraid to tell her mother about her divorce because _______________________________________.
(a) Her mother warned her not to get married
(b) She does not want to confuse her
(c) She knows her mother will want her to fix the marriage
(d) She knows her mother will disown her

4. Ying Ying was disappointed to find out the Moon Lady in the play _________________________________.
(a) Was a figment of her imagination
(b) Could not grant wishes
(c) Was only an actress
(d) Was actually a man

5. How did Ying-Ying's rescuers determine she was not a beggar?
(a) Her manners were polished
(b) She did not speak but could only cry
(c) She was pale with soft feet
(d) She had on embroidered clothing

Short Answer Questions

1. In this parable, the corner represents ________________________________.

2. Lena's family moves up in status by moving _____________________________.

3. Ying-Ying feels that both she and her grown daughter are ______________.

4. What does the jade pendant symbolize?

5. Mah Jong is __________________.

(see the answer key)

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