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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Four, what did the Hmong people back at the camp ask the woman about American doctors?
(a) Whether shots hurt.
(b) If there were any woman doctors.
(c) What the hospital beds were like.
(d) About the accessibility and use of a traditional txiv neeb.

2. When asking someone who is Hmong a question, what will likely be part of their answer?
(a) Something about their traditional name.
(b) Something about their ancestors.
(c) Something about their age.
(d) Something about their shaman.

3. Besides language, what else does the cultural barrier make difficult for doctors and Hmong patients?
(a) Filling out forms.
(b) Calling on the phone.
(c) Non-verbal, interpersonal communication.
(d) Talking to nurses.

4. What does Chapter Six say can present as chronic pain in a patient?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) The flu.
(c) Victims of trauma from other nations, emotional pain, fatigue, and disorientation.
(d) Epilepsy.

5. How old was Lia when the significant door slamming mentioned in Chapter Three happened?
(a) Three weeks old.
(b) Three.
(c) Three months old.
(d) Thirteen.

6. What was another reason to file the child protective services report?
(a) It would mean name recognization for this person.
(b) The person's supervisor would be happy.
(c) It was required by law if this person saw something questionable.
(d) It would lead to punishment for the Lees.

7. Who was not present when Lia was removed from the home?
(a) Her oldest sibling.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her youngest sibling.
(d) Her father.

8. What is the Lee's homeland?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Japan.
(c) Laos.
(d) Thailand.

9. Who called the Hmong Miao or Meo?
(a) Chinese.
(b) People in Laos.
(c) People in Vietnam.
(d) Americans.

10. What kind of medicine do the Hmong allow themselves to rely on?
(a) Aromatherapies.
(b) Vitamins.
(c) Shots.
(d) Antibiotics.

11. Who became a very good resource for Anne when she was talking to the Lee's?
(a) Her colleagues.
(b) Sukey Waller, a psychologist who worked regularly with Hmong clients.
(c) Foua Lee.
(d) The translators.

12. Do the Hmong people ever seek the advice of American doctors?
(a) Only in emergencies.
(b) Yes.
(c) No, never.
(d) Sometimes.

13. Who warned Anne Fadiman about pursuing a story about Lia?
(a) Lia's clan.
(b) The Kordas.
(c) The doctors.
(d) Her colleagues.

14. What is the name of Lia's social worker?
(a) Dee Korda.
(b) Jeanine Hilt.
(c) Neil.
(d) Tom Korda.

15. Who is Foua Lee?
(a) Interpreter.
(b) Sister of Lia.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Mother of Lia Lee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship does the author describe in the preface?

2. What kind of welcome did Anne receive from the clan letters?

3. Who oversaw Lia's care at Merced?

4. Translated, what does "qaug dab peg" mean?

5. What happened to six of the Lee children before the family immigrated to America?

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