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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. Why are the brothers' haircuts much worse than the sisters'?
(a) They are forced to grow a ponytail.
(b) They are shaved bald in the style of Buddhist Monks.
(c) They have to wear it in the military style.
(d) They are forced to have long, curly locks.

2. What do the other adults do when Niang reacts to her daughter?
(a) Walk out of the room.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Scream at Niang.
(d) Yell at Little Sister.

3. What does Little Sister break during the chaos?
(a) Niang's favorite china vase.
(b) Her arm.
(c) The heirloom candy dish.
(d) Niang's pearl necklace.

4. How does Niang react when her daughter breaks the item?
(a) She calmly picks up the pieces and walks away.
(b) She starts to slap and hit her daughter violently.
(c) She tells Aunt Baba that it is all her fault.
(d) She sends Little Sister to her room.

5. Which of these adjectives does NOT describe Big Sister and Adeline's haircuts?
(a) Short.
(b) Straight.
(c) Long.
(d) Old-fashioned.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What happens to the nicest gifts from Big Sister's wedding?

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

5. What does Adeline do that Niang says she will never forgive her for?

(see the answer key)

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