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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Grandmother Nai Nai in pain at the start of Chapter 3?
(a) She has broken her arm.
(b) Her feet were bound as a child, causing her never-ending pain.
(c) She has broken her hip.
(d) She has broken her back.

3. What does Niang demand from the children in exchange for tram fare?
(a) A sincere apology, admitting they have been wrong to get money from Ye Ye.
(b) To clean the house and cook for the family.
(c) Perfect grades.
(d) A job.

4. Where does Aunt Baba place treasured items?
(a) In her safe-deposit box.
(b) In a secret compartment in the closet.
(c) Under her mattress.
(d) Behind a clock on the wall.

5. What injury does Big Sister have?
(a) She is missing fingers on her left hand.
(b) She is dyslexic.
(c) Her left arm was paralyzed from a birth injury.
(d) She has a clubbed foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the siblings mad about their new gift?

2. What does Big Sister suggest after hearing Third Brother's revelation?

3. Why are the brothers' haircuts much worse than the sisters'?

4. Which floor is where Father, Niang and her two children have their rooms?

5. Who gives Adeline and her siblings money for school initially?

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