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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: Boarding School in Tianjin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fills Adeline with dread?
(a) The idea of being forced into an arranged marriage.
(b) That Big Sister might have children.
(c) The idea of marrying someone.
(d) That Big Sister will be leaving.

2. How old was Little Sister the last time she saw Niang?
(a) One year old.
(b) Four months old.
(c) Six months old.
(d) Three months old.

3. How old is Big Sister when she is married?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Eighteen.

4. What plans does Niang have for Big Sister?
(a) To become a famous doctor.
(b) To have her take care of her in her old age.
(c) To marry her to a much older man.
(d) To have to escape to America.

5. What does Aunt Baba request from Father and Niang?
(a) To leave Shanghai.
(b) To go to work as a bank teller.
(c) To get a new wardrobe.
(d) To get married.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Niang react when her daughter breaks the item?

2. What does Little Sister break during the chaos?

3. When do Niang's plans for Big Sister come to light?

4. Who sleeps in the bed next to Adeline at her new location?

5. What color are Niang's nails when she points at Adeline, threatening to never forgive her for her arrogance?

(see the answer key)

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