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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of American Born Chinese?
(a) Abigail Hing Wen.
(b) Gene Luen Yang.
(c) Xiran Jay Zhao.
(d) Wai Chim.

2. On page 8, the monkeys are "frolicking." What does this mean are they doing?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Singing.
(c) Marching.
(d) Playing.

3. What kind of spirit once haunted Flower-Fruit Mountain?
(a) Tiger.
(b) Dragon.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Bear.

4. What traditional Chinese object does the herbalist's wife use?
(a) A calligraphy brush.
(b) A cast iron tea pot.
(c) A paper fan.
(d) An abacus.

5. On page 7, what is one of the gods bragging about?
(a) How many bao buns he can eat.
(b) His wealth.
(c) His cleverness.
(d) A thunderstorm he created.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jin's friendship with Peter Garbinsky end?

2. Why does Jin's mother visit the herbalist?

3. In the three side-by-side panels on page 12 that show the Monkey King waiting in line, what changes about him in each picture?

4. In the illustration of the Monkey King's "firm but gentle" way of ruling, what is the Monkey King doing (10)?

5. What does Jin's friendship with Peter Garbinsky show about Jin?

(see the answer key)

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