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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The sewing women do not __________ while they are making the new design as they are competing with one another.
(a) Sing
(b) Play music
(c) Talk
(d) Get up from their chairs

2. Mah has no time for lunch and shows Leila how to install _____________ in the design.
(a) Hems
(b) Heels
(c) Zippers
(d) Pockets

3. Nina calls the parenting style of Leon and Mah to be parenting _______________.
(a) Sushi
(b) Chop suey
(c) Wabi sabi
(d) Teriyaki

4. Why are Leon's earnings increased, which Mah actually criticizes later in the night?
(a) They aren't
(b) He got a raise
(c) Overtime
(d) Under the table deals

5. Mah believes that _______________ have changed her body and suggests she and Leon go into business together.
(a) Back injuries
(b) Rice bowls
(c) Sweatshops
(d) Home births

6. Mah makes no secret of the fact that she married Leon for _________________.
(a) Desperation
(b) Pity
(c) A green card
(d) Love

7. Leila waits to talk to Mah until Leon's return with stories of her ______________, hoping this will unlock her from Mah.
(a) Sister
(b) Husband
(c) Father
(d) Cousin

8. Always watching for business opportunities, Leon talks ___________ into running L.L. Grocery.
(a) Leila
(b) Nina
(c) Mah
(d) Mason

9. What floor did Ona jump from when she committed suicide, according to the story?
(a) 13th
(b) 3rd
(c) 12th
(d) 7th

10. When the recess bell rings and Leila can have a few moments to herself, where does she go?
(a) Outside
(b) Bathroom
(c) Teacher's lounge
(d) Closet

11. Mah admits her ___________ and says that she wants to be a family again with Leon.
(a) Innocence
(b) Abortion
(c) Multiple affairs
(d) Guilt

12. Leon's speaking ___________ makes Leila nervous as he paces back and forth.
(a) And crying
(b) In garbled tones
(c) And drunkenness
(d) English

13. What did the sewing ladies listen to during their breaks at the sweatshop?
(a) Chinese operas
(b) Pop music
(c) News radio
(d) Classical music

14. After being unemployed for __________ months, Leon ships our and returns to widespread rumors.
(a) Ten
(b) Six
(c) Twelve
(d) Three

15. The cop at the scene of the suicide writes down the address for _____________ for Leila.
(a) The prison
(b) The hospital
(c) The morgue
(d) The police station

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mason assign Nina to do in order to prevent a fight between the two sisters from getting too heated?

2. Leila is bothered when she hears from _____________ that Leon fell asleep during a chess game.

3. Mah wants to put Ona's ________________ on Confucius' altar to commemorate her.

4. What is the celebration which is taking place all too soon after the death of Ona?

5. Where does Leila go in order to watch kites, sailboats, and Alcatraz?

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