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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: Hong Kong.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Niang discover Adeline's lie?
(a) Niang calls her school.
(b) Big Sister tells Niang the true story.
(c) Adeline finally confesses the truth.
(d) Wu Chen-mei calls the house looking for her.

3. How did Adeline's mother die?
(a) She killed herself shortly after Adeline was born.
(b) She died in childbirth with Adeline.
(c) She was in a car accident shortly after Adeline was born.
(d) She came down with a high fever three days after Adeline was born.

4. Why are the siblings mad about their new gift?
(a) They didn't want anything from Niang.
(b) They wanted more.
(c) They cannot actually have the gifts until Father sees their report cards.
(d) They complain there is obvious inequality shown between the children.

5. What does Niang find in her pocket when she returns?
(a) A new doll.
(b) The silver coin from Aunt Baba.
(c) A new book.
(d) A piece of birthday cake.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago has the custom of bound feet been abandoned by the time Grandmother Ye Ye talks with Adeline?

2. Who is the only person to greet Adeline?

3. What plans does Niang have for Big Sister?

4. Who discovers that Niang learns about the gift that Big Sister is hiding from her?

5. How does her father react to her medal?

(see the answer key)

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