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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Father from China.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had Ed been away from China before he and MaMa were reunited in New York City?
(a) 2 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 10 years
(d) 15 years

2. Who are the children referring to when they call out, "BaBa!"?
(a) the stranger
(b) their grandparents
(c) their father
(d) their mother

3. Where in the world is the Women's Land according to ancient scholars?
(a) Africa
(b) Antarctica
(c) China
(d) North America

4. Where do Ed and MaMa go after Ed is ousted from the laundry business?
(a) to Long Island
(b) to the movies
(c) to California
(d) to Alaska

5. What is the last thing the women do to prepare Tang to meet the queen?
(a) pierce Tang's ears
(b) force Tang to wash his used bandages
(c) feed Tang chicken wings to make his hair shine
(d) powder Tang's face and put makeup on him

Short Answer Questions

1. What purpose does the mother character serve by entering the story at this point?

2. How does the stranger respond to the children's mistake?

3. What does a Chinese bride do for three nights before she marries?

4. What do the women do to help stir the cool female winds inside Tang's body?

5. Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

(see the answer key)

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