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Part I - The Akha Way 1988-1990

1. Li-yan's mother is an important woman in the village because she can do what?
(a) Tell the best stories.
(b) Interpret dreams.
(c) Make the best tea.
(d) Speak several languages.

2. What does A-ma believe controls everyone's lives?
(a) Fate.
(b) Coincidence.
(c) Money.
(d) The spirits.

3. Why does Li-yan lie about her dream?
(a) She never dreams.
(b) She wants to please her family.
(c) Someone else told her what to say.
(d) She wants to outdo her brothers.

4. What is the order of importance for people in the village?
(a) The headman, grandfathers, fathers, males of any age, women.
(b) Father, oldest son, mother, other sons.
(c) Grandparents, parents, male children, female children.
(d) The headman, fathers, mothers, boys, girls.

5. What does A-ma call her daughter?
(a) Only Sister.
(b) Girl.
(c) No name.
(d) Li-yan.

6. What does Li-yan eat that keeps her feeling full?
(a) Tea leaves.
(b) Chili flakes.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Rice.

7. What does Li-yan's father learn when they arrive at the tea collection center?
(a) The tea collection center is closed and they have to return the next day.
(b) They went to the tea collection center on the wrong day.
(c) They are too late and receive only half the regular price for their tea.
(d) They have the wrong type of tea.

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